Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Capacity: 36 beds
• Population Served: Adult and geriatric medical/surgical patients
• Patient Age Range: 18 to 60+ years
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6

Staffing & Responsibilities

• Core staffing includes RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Nurse Interns
• RN assumes full responsibility for patients on their team

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Licenses (Must Have Before Start)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AHA required)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (passing score required, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (must not be expired and address must match requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days prior to start
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Background & Verification

• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days prior to start)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills verification, updated annually)
• Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Multiple onboarding and competency exams required with minimum passing scores
• Some documents and attestations must be uploaded prior to or at start of assignment
• Annual updates required for many certifications and health screenings

This position requires a well-prepared RN with solid medical/surgical experience, current certifications, and compliance with extensive onboarding and health requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.