Operating Room Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist South Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift options: 5x8 hour shifts or 4x10 hour shifts (may change during interview)
• 40 hours per week
• On-call responsibilities (details to be discussed during interview)
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience
• Operating Room experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

License Requirements

• Must have a Tennessee nursing license or a compact nursing license at time of application

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except pediatric specialty)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I-9 form and attestation
• 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 searches, 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
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year of start (must pass with no limitations)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending results allowed)
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive titer or signed declination
  • TB testing (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, with chest x-ray if positive
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (mask required if exempt)

Additional Requirements

• Two recent professional references
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations as applicable
• Photo for badge with strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters, taken within last 6 months)
• Confidentiality acknowledgment signed prior to start
• Must comply with dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs, no prints or embroidered scrubs, business casual with lab coat for RN Case Managers

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required if only 2 years of OR experience is held
• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks
• On-call and scheduling details will be discussed during interview
• Must have appropriate licensure and live at least 100 miles from the facility location

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract opportunity in Tennessee with a reputable healthcare facility.