Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Memphis, Tennessee

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (48 hours/week)
• Shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Unit & Patient Ratio

• Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 7 patients (team nursing model)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years recent Registered Nurse experience (strict requirement for first-time travelers)
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)
• Locals within 100-mile radius not accepted (strict rule)

Licensure

• Current, active Tennessee RN license or multistate license compliant with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Scheduling Notes

• Weekend shifts required on a rotating basis
• On-call as needed
• No block scheduling except possible weekend block (must discuss during interview)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) – required annually (except pediatric hospital)

Note: PALS and other pediatric certifications are not required for this position.

Background & 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 annually thereafter
• Sex offender search required separately
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search required
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required annually or after one year with agency

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunizations or positive antibody titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccination series 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
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year (must pass without limitations)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: recent (within 6 months), passport-style, no hats or glasses with glare, neutral expression
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidery allowed
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start
• EPIC questionnaire required for RNs (may test out of EPIC training if experienced)
• Onsite fit test and questionnaire must be completed prior to start date

Additional Notes

• No acceptance of candidates with pending compliance items at start
• All requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted with application; late submissions will not be approved
• Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced, Level I Trauma Center environment

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical / Telemetry RNs with trauma and large hospital experience who have prior travel assignments and are seeking a night shift travel contract in Tennessee.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience
• Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Trauma experience
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification