Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Thomas West Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 36 or 48 hours per week
Start Date: January 12 (Non-negotiable)

Key Requirements and Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

• Nursys Verification: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start. Complete FACIS Questionnaire if any disciplinary actions.
• Current Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start. FACIS Questionnaire required if disciplinary actions exist.
• BLS (AHA): Required prior to onboarding.
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current, match address on file, and show front/back.

Testing & Exams (Must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam: Minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts, updated every 3 years.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts, updated as per latest edition.
• Ascension Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts, updated yearly.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation required.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist, completed within one year of start and updated annually.

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer required; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite. Annual update required.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required with specific timing before start; TB questionnaire updated annually. Positive TB requires chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire recommended (optional).
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually. Includes testing for 12 specified substances with MRO review if applicable.

Onboarding & Documentation

• Ascension Resume/Profile: Required for submission.
• Professional References: At least two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire 6-hour module with attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions.
• Ascension Employment Verification: Verification of past 7 years employment, updated annually.
• Ascension Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually.
• Ascension EPLS: Must be run within 90 days of start and rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Education Verification: Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Ascension Name Change Document: Optional legal documentation if applicable.

Optional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist: Optional for onboarding; uploaded by unit leader within a week.
• Hiring Manager Evaluation: Post-assignment evaluation (optional).

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for an RN Medical/Surgical position in Nashville, TN. The assignment requires a strict start date of January 12 and offers 36 or 48-hour shifts. Candidates must meet extensive credentialing, testing, immunization, and onboarding requirements specific to Ascension Health standards. All required documentation and certifications must be current and verified prior to assignment start.