ER Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist South Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7 PM to 7 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Summary

• Work in a Level I Trauma Center, Short Term Acute Care hospital.
• Strict requirement for recent ER experience and Level I Trauma experience.
• Must be willing to work 48 hours per week.
• Large hospital experience preferred.
• On-call and weekend shifts required as needed (no full weekend block scheduling, but weekend blocks may be considered).
• Local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted (travel-only position).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• At least 2 years of total travel nursing experience
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Two forms of government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, social security card, passport).
• Background checks within 60 days of start including statewide, county, federal, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter.
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search required.
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu).
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed).
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year of start (must pass; facial hair not allowed).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B (3-shot series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1–Apr 30)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire.
• Photo for badge with strict guidelines (passport-style, no glasses, no head coverings except religious, no piercings visible).

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work 48 hours per week.
• On-call and weekend shifts as needed.
• No acceptance of local candidates within 100 miles.
• All Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included at submission.
• Must comply with all submission packet requirements including references, skills checklist, and internal evaluations if applicable.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in a large hospital setting.
• Level I Trauma experience mandatory.

Summary

This is a night shift travel Registered Nurse position in a Level I Trauma Center ER requiring a minimum of 3 years recent ER experience and 2 years travel nursing experience. Candidates must hold a current Tennessee or multistate RN license, have required certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification, and be willing to work 48 hours per week with on-call and weekend shifts as needed. Strict compliance with immunizations, background checks, drug testing, and documentation is mandatory. Local candidates within 100 miles are not eligible.