Stepdown Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Stepdown Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Stepdown/Med Surg Overflow with Cardiovascular experience
• Team nursing ratio approximately 1:12
• Shift schedule may be 36 or 48 hours; subject to change during interview
• On-call and weekend work required as needed
• Weekend block scheduling generally not accommodated, but weekend blocks may be considered
• Local candidates within 100-mile radius are not accepted
• First-time travel nurses are not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) – required and must be renewed annually
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment, but these are core for this role

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check 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 updated annually
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation required if employed with agency for one year or more

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year of start (must pass without limitations)
• Immunizations required with proof:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B – 3 shot series, positive titer, or signed declination
• TB testing: True 2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year; if positive, chest X-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30); exemptions require mask-wearing in patient areas and may delay start date

Facility and Dress Code Notes

• Scrub colors: Navy blue for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo badge required prior to start with strict guidelines (passport-style photo, no hats/head coverings except religious, no glasses glare, no piercings visible)
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed before start
• EPIC questionnaire required for RNs; opportunity to test out of EPIC training if experienced

Additional Information

• All Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included at time of submission; no changes after offer
• Candidates must not be submitted to multiple job IDs/facilities simultaneously
• No pending licenses accepted; must be fully compliant with licensing requirements before start

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with Level I Trauma and large hospital experience seeking a day shift role in a high-acuity Stepdown unit.