Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Day Shift)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Work in a Level I Trauma Center, Short Term Acute Care hospital.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:12 using a team nursing model (effectively 1:6-7 with shared caseload among RNs, LPNs, and Med Nurses).
• On-call and weekend shifts required as needed.
• Weekend block scheduling may be considered but no open block schedules.
• Strict 100-mile radius rule: local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted.
• First-time travel nurses are generally not accepted unless they have 5+ years of specialty experience.
• Prior travel experience is required.
• Large hospital experience is required.
• Level I Trauma experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients.
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Large hospital experience.
• One completed travel nursing assignment.
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS).

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must submit all requested time-off (RTO) at time of application; late submissions will not be approved.
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats/headphones, no glasses glare, taken within last 6 months).
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed.
• Facility-specific documents and questionnaires (e.g., EPIC questionnaire for RNs) must be completed.
• Flu exemption requests require detailed documentation and may delay start date.
• Physical exam attesting to ability to meet job demands required within 1 year of start.
• Onsite fit test and questionnaire must be completed prior to start date if applicable.

Summary

This travel nursing position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical / Telemetry RNs with at least 2 years of recent experience, prior travel experience, and Level I Trauma exposure. The role requires strict compliance with licensing, certifications, immunizations, and background checks. The facility operates a team nursing model with a moderate patient ratio and expects flexibility for on-call and weekend shifts. Local candidates within 100 miles are not eligible.