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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Germantown, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room (ER) at a Level I Trauma Center. This is a travel/contract position with strict local radius restrictions.

Required Experience

Minimum 3 years recent experience in nursing (first-time travelers accepted only if 3+ years recent experience)
Level I Trauma experience required
Large hospital experience preferred

Schedule & Work Conditions

On-call as needed
Weekend shifts as needed (weekend block schedule may be considered)
No local candidates within 100 miles accepted (strict radius rule)

Licensure & Certifications

Must have a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or multistate license compliant with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
Pending licenses are not accepted
Driver’s license must be included with submission

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only (required for ER)
NIH Stroke Scale Certification (required for all RNs except at Children’s Hospital)
Other certifications may be required depending on unit or specialty (e.g., PALS, TNCC preferred but not required for ER)

Prior Travel Experience

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required, but first-time travelers must have 3+ years recent experience.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background checks including statewide, county, federal, education verification, sex offender search, and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry (for TN facilities)
Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed)
Immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (proof of vaccination or positive titer; declinations generally not accepted)
TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
Photo for badge with strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, no piercings visible)
Two recent professional references required
Skills checklist and internal evaluations as applicable

Additional Notes

Locals within 100 miles are not accepted
No pending licenses allowed; must be fully compliant with NLC
Must submit Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission
Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
Facility is a short-term acute care hospital and Level I Trauma Center

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with ED experience within the last year
Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
Trauma experience
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
BLS certification issued by AHA or ARC
PALS certification issued by AHA or ARC
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification