MedSurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MedSurg/Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Unit: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry with some oncology patients
• Shift Options: 48-hour or 36-hour shifts
• Start Dates Available: May 4 and May 18
• Patient Ratio: 1:12 (team nursing model with 2 RNs, LPNs, and Med Nurse)
• On-Call: As needed
• Weekend Requirement: As needed (no weekend block scheduling, but weekend blocks may be considered)
• Local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted
• Pending licenses are not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included at time of submission

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Level I Trauma Center experience
• Trauma patient care experience
• Experience working in a large hospital setting

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required and must be renewed annually (except pediatric settings)

Licensure

• Valid Tennessee RN license or multistate RN license under Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test (3M N-95 1860 or 1870+), passed within 1 year of start
• Immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with specific booster and titer requirements)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and competency exams must be current and updated annually

Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center
• Short-term acute care hospital
• Team nursing model with mixed skill levels

Notes

• Candidates must submit all required documentation including professional license, certifications, background checks, and health records prior to start
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no glasses glare, no hats/head coverings except for religious reasons, no facial piercings)
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg/Telemetry RNs with oncology and trauma experience who have prior travel nursing assignments and are ready to work in a fast-paced, large hospital environment.