Medical-Surgical Orthopedic RN
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Ortho

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours

Job Description

• Medical Surgical Orthopedics specialty with Level I Trauma experience required
• Team nursing ratios (discuss specifics with manager during interview)
• On-call and weekend shifts as needed (no weekend block scheduling, but weekend block may be considered)
• No local candidates accepted (strict 100-mile radius rule)
• First-time travelers not accepted; prior travel experience required
• Large hospital experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Orthopedics experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must submit all requested time-off (RTO) at time of application; late submissions handled directly with manager/scheduler
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, recent within 6 months)
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Completion of facility-specific questionnaires and submission packets as required
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year, with no facial hair interfering with mask seal
• Competency exams and core training modules must be current (within 1 year) and updated annually as applicable

Facility Highlights

• Short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center

Notes

• Candidates must discuss team nursing ratios and any scheduling accommodations directly with the manager during the interview
• No acceptance of candidates with pending licenses or outside the 100-mile radius
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers will not be considered

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical Orthopedic RNs with trauma and large hospital experience seeking a night shift travel contract in a Level I Trauma Center environment.