Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist North Hospital

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

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room (ER) at a Level I Trauma Center. This is a travel/contract position requiring specialized trauma experience and the ability to work extended hours.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (highest required years of experience)
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Large hospital experience preferred
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Locals within 100-mile radius not accepted

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Must be willing to work 48-hour shifts
• On-call and weekend shifts as needed
• No block scheduling except possible weekend blocks
• Pending licenses not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions apply and must be included at submission

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Tennessee or multistate license under NLC
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (required for all RNs except at the Children's Hospital)
• Other certifications may be preferred but not required for ER (e.g., TNCC preferred but not required)

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience required (first-timers not accepted)

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level I Trauma Center

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with all background checks including statewide, county, federal, education verification, sex offender search, and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for 3M N-95 mask within 1 year of start (no exceptions)
• 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 titer)
• TB testing: True 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
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required if employed with agency for 1 year or more

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs for RNs
• No prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Business casual with white lab coat for RN Case Managers (not applicable for ER role)

Notes

• Photo badge required prior to start with strict guidelines (passport-style photo)
• EPIC experience questionnaire required for RNs; opportunity to test out of EPIC training during orientation if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with trauma background seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center environment.