Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Ortho

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 5 (Non-negotiable)
Shift: 36 or 48 hours per week

Key Requirements and Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Nursing License: Must have primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Nursys Verification: Required within 30 days prior to start.
• BLS Certification: Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified.
• Driver's License/State ID: Must be current and match address on file.

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer required; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start but can be completed onsite.
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray within one year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required within specified timeframes prior to start; annual updates required.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; retesting required if break in service > 90 days.

Onboarding & Training

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score of at least 80%, max 2 attempts; must be updated to latest version prior to clearance.
• Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation: Completion of 6-hour pre-hire training with attestation upload.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation required.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually.

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile: Required for submission.
• Two Professional References: Required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• EPLS Check: Must be run within 90 days of start and rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Education Verification: Must be completed within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Employment Verification: Past seven years required; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.

Additional Notes

• Flu season mask requirement applies if influenza vaccine is declined.
• Some optional documents and surveys may be requested post-assignment or during onboarding.
• Badge photo required: forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.

This position is ideal for an RN with orthopedic experience seeking a long-term assignment in Tennessee with a reputable healthcare system. Compliance with all credentialing, health, and onboarding requirements is mandatory for assignment clearance.