Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical / Telemetry)
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:12 using a team nursing model (shared with 2 RNs, LPN, med nurse, and virtual nurse)
• On-Call: As needed
• Weekend Requirement: As needed (no weekend block scheduling, but weekend blocks may be considered)
• First-time travelers: Not accepted
• Local candidates: Not accepted (100-mile radius rule)
• Pending license: Not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: All RTO must be included at submission; late submissions will not be approved

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Experience in a large hospital setting

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Two forms of government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, social security card, passport)
• Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Education verification (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (no pending or instant tests accepted)
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year of start (must pass without limitations)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if low/equivocal
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if low/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Copy of 3-shot series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Tdap: Required only for candidates working in pediatric facilities
• TB testing: True 2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year; if positive, negative chest x-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30); exemptions require mask-wearing in patient areas and may delay start date
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation required annually or after one year with agency

Additional Notes

• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo badge required prior to start with strict guidelines (passport-style photo, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters, no facial piercings)
• EPIC questionnaire required for RNs; candidates with EPIC experience may test out of training
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed before start
• Onsite fit test and submission packet required prior to start
• No submission to multiple job IDs/facilities allowed; candidates submitted to multiple will be removed

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level I Trauma Center

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with Level I Trauma and large hospital experience seeking a 13-week contract in a high-acuity acute care setting with a team nursing model.