ER Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist South Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights (start times may change based on permanent staff scheduling)
• Start Dates: May 4 or May 18
• 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)
• 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 / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Over 3 years recent ED experience required for first-time travelers
• Minimum 2 years total travel experience
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Level I Trauma experience
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Licenses & Certifications

• License: Valid RN license in Tennessee or multistate license compliant with NLC
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • NIH Stroke Certification - Required for all RNs (renewed annually)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Preferred but not required

Special Requirements

• Driver’s license must be included with submission
• Must comply with all background checks and verifications (statewide, county, federal, education verification, sex offender search, adult abuse registry for TN)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test (3M N-95 1860 and 1870+ masks only) within 1 year of start
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive titer or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations as applicable

Additional Notes

• No first-time travelers unless they have over 3 years recent ER experience
• Weekend block scheduling generally not accommodated
• Strict compliance with all documentation and credentialing requirements is mandatory
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo badge required prior to start with strict guidelines (passport-style photo, no hats, no glasses with glare, no filters, etc.)

This position is for a Registered Nurse with Emergency Room specialty, requiring strong trauma and acute care experience in a Level I Trauma Center environment. Candidates must meet all licensing, certification, and health requirements and be prepared for night shifts and potential on-call duties.