Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Germantown, Tennessee
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: Tennessee
• City: Germantown
• Facility: Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
• Hospital System: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

• Specialty: Med Surg, overflow unit, some oncology, post-surgical, observation
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Patient Ratio: 1:6/7
• On-Call: As needed
• Weekend Requirements: As needed
• First-Timers Accepted: No
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (100-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Not accepted (must comply with NLC guidelines)
• Chemo Certification: A plus, but not required
• RTO Restrictions: All RTO must be included at the time of submission

Special Requirements

• Experience: Med Surg experience required
• Travel Experience: One year of travel experience required

Certifications Required

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA or ARC only)
• BLS: Basic Life Support (AHA or ARC only)
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA or ARC only, required for specific units)
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (AAP only, required for specific units)
• TNCC: Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred for ER)
• EFM: Electronic Fetal Monitoring (required for L&D)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for all RNs (except Le Bonheur Children's Hospital)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for Case Managers
• Color Blind Testing: Required for Medical Technologists
• Core Competencies: Required for Case Managers

Health Documents Required

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, expires annually
• Fit Mask Test: 3M N-95 Masks only, required prior to start
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap (only for candidates going to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital)
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
  • Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (proof of vaccinations required)
  • Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Test within 30 days of start date
  • Flu Vaccine: Required prior to start for the 2024-2025 season
  • COVID-19 Vaccination: Preferred, not required

Background and History Checks

• Background Check: Required within 60 days of start
• References: Two recent professional references required
• Education Verification: Required, diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Specific scrub colors for different roles; business casual for RN Case Managers
• Photo Badge: Must be submitted by a specified deadline with strict guidelines

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic healthcare environment.