Operating Room RN
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist South Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5x8 hour shifts or 4x10 hour shifts (may change during interview)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: Will take call (on-call late team); details to be discussed during interview
• Scheduling: Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Licensure: Must have Tennessee or compact nursing license at time of application
• Distance Requirement: Must live at least 100 miles from the facility

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience without prior travel experience
• OR at least 2 years of OR experience with prior travel experience (prior travel experience required if only 2 years OR experience)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only, required for all candidates except some allied health roles
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for OR travelers going to certain locations (confirm if applicable)
• Other Certifications:

  • National certification for OR Techs (CST or NBSTA) if applicable
  • State license copy required (TN or multistate compact)

Licensure & Compliance

• Must have valid TN or compact nursing license
• Background checks including statewide, county, federal, education verification, sex offender search, and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry (TN only)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug test 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 only) within 1 year of start, must pass prior to start
• Immunizations required:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed)
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (3 shot series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year, updated annually)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required if employed with agency for one year or more
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters, etc.)
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs, no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Must sign confidentiality acknowledgment prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is explicitly required if only 2 years OR experience is held
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed; candidates should consider if this is a deal breaker
• On-call responsibilities are part of the role and will be discussed during interview

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses who meet licensure and certification requirements and are comfortable with travel assignments and flexible scheduling.