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Registered Nurse – Med Surg / Telemetry Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Germantown, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

Work in Med Surg, overflow unit, post-surgical, and observation areas
Patient ratio approximately 1:6 or 1:7
Transitioning to team nursing model; LPNs will assist in this transition
On-call and weekend shifts required as needed
Weekend block scheduling generally not accommodated (may consider weekend block in some cases)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
Minimum of 2 years recent experience in Med Surg / Telemetry, including experience within the last year
At least 1 year of total travel nursing 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 American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only, required for Med Surg/Telemetry and related units
NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) – required and must be renewed annually (except for pediatric facilities)

Background and Compliance Requirements

Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal searches, and education verification
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually
Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only) required
Two recent professional references required
Skills checklist and internal evaluation required annually or after one year with agency

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire
Proof of immunizations or positive antibody titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30); mask required if exempt
Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending results accepted)

Additional Facility Requirements

Two forms of government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license, social security card)
Photo badge with strict guidelines (passport-style photo, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters, taken within last 6 months)
Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year, must pass without limitations (no facial hair allowed)
Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start
Facility-specific dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs, no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed

Scheduling and Submission Notes

Start date: ASAP
Must submit Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of application; late submissions will not be accepted
Candidates may only be submitted to one job ID at a time per facility policy

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with prior travel nursing experience who are ready to work in a fast-paced, team nursing environment on a travel contract basis.