Medical-Surgical Neuro Stepdown RN
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: Medical Surgical / Neuro Stepdown
• Shift Options: 48-hour shifts or 36-hour shifts
• Nursing Model: Team nursing ratios (discuss specifics during interview)
• On-Call: As needed
• Weekend Requirement: As needed (no weekend block scheduling, but weekend block may be considered)
• Locals: Not accepted (100-mile radius rule applies)
• First-time travelers: Not accepted
• Pending License: 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) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working in a Level I Trauma Center with trauma patient care
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Licensure

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

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
• Proof of immunizations or positive antibody titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start date
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands of the job

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check (for TN facilities)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Photo for badge meeting strict guidelines (passport-style, no glasses glare, no hats/headphones, recent within 6 months)
• Submission packet including application, references, skills checklist, and license verification

Special Notes

• No acceptance of candidates with pending licenses
• Must comply with all documentation and credentialing requirements prior to start
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Weekend and on-call shifts required as needed
• Candidates must be prepared to discuss nursing ratios and scheduling during interview

References & Evaluations

• Two recent professional references required
• Performance evaluations required if employed with agency for one year or more

This position is ideal for experienced travel nurses with Level I Trauma and large hospital experience who meet all licensure and certification requirements and are ready for a 13-week contract in a fast-paced neuro stepdown unit.