Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist North Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 3 years of recent ER nursing experience (first-time travelers must have 3+ years)
  • Level I Trauma experience required
• Schedule Requirements:

  • On-call as needed
  • Weekend shifts as needed on a rotation basis
  • Weekend block scheduling may be considered but must be discussed during interview
• Locals: Not accepted (strict 100-mile radius rule)
• Work Hours: Must be willing to work 48 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Trauma nursing experience

Additional Requirements & Preferences

• Large hospital experience preferred
• Must comply with all submission requirements including RTO restrictions at time of application
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses with glare, no filters, taken within last 6 months)
• Facility-specific dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs, no prints or embroidery allowed
• Completion of facility-specific questionnaires and documentation prior to start
• Skills checklist and competency exams must be current and updated annually
• Internal evaluation required if employed with agency for one year or more

Important Notes

• First-time travel nurses must have at least 3 years of ER experience; no exceptions for less experience
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required but locals within 100 miles are not accepted
• Weekend block scheduling is not guaranteed and requires discussion
• All documentation must be complete and compliant before start date; no exceptions for pending items
• Flu exemption requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may delay start date

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center with a focus on emergency nursing during night shifts. Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment requiring strong trauma nursing skills and flexibility with on-call and weekend rotations.