Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist North Hospital

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)
• Shift: Nights
• Start Date: ASAP
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years recent experience in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• On-Call: As needed
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• Scheduling: No block scheduling except possible weekend block (to be discussed during interview)
• Locals Accepted: No (strict 100-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Not accepted; must be compliant with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid Tennessee RN license or multistate RN license compliant with NLC
• Minimum 2 years recent Behavioral Health nursing experience
• Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)
• ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA or ARC) required
• NIH Stroke Certification required (expires every 2 years)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year)
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required for onsite candidates)
• Background checks including statewide, county, federal, education verification, sex offender search, and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry
• Two recent professional references required

Additional Requirements

• Photo badge meeting strict guidelines (passport-style photo, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters, no facial piercings)
• Compliance with facility dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs, no prints or embroidered scrubs
• Completion of facility-specific documents and questionnaires (e.g., EPIC questionnaire if applicable)
• Competency exams and annual updates as required
• Fit mask test (3M N-95) within 1 year of start, no facial hair interfering with mask fit
• Must submit requested documents at time of application; no submissions to multiple job IDs simultaneously

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Night shift with on-call and weekend as needed
• No local candidates accepted outside 100-mile radius
• Strict compliance with facility policies and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Behavioral Health RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a travel assignment in Tennessee on a night shift schedule.