Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele
Location: Memphis, TN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 9/14/2026
Salary: $2688/weekly
Weekly Hours: 48
Shift: Days
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Memphis, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 4x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Expected 48 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit operating under a team nursing model, collaborating with PCCs, LPNs, and other support staff
- Manage a patient assignment within an expected 1:7 ratio with team-based support
- Respond to on-call needs and weekend assignments as required by the unit
- Apply clinical skills consistent with Level I or Level II Trauma experience in a large, high-acuity hospital environment
- Float to like units or campuses within a 20-mile radius as operationally needed
- Adhere to all facility compliance, holiday coverage, and scheduling requirements as outlined at time of offer
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of Tennessee or a compact RN license compliant with NLC guidelines — no pending licenses accepted
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry
- At least 1 prior completed travel assignment required — first-time travelers are not eligible
- Level I or Level II Trauma experience required
- Valid driver's license required at time of submission
- Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible — this radius rule is strictly enforced
- All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application; RTO will not be considered after an offer has been presented
Preferred Experience / Skills
- 3 or more years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience
- Large hospital experience strongly preferred
- EPIC EMR proficiency
- BSN preferred for certain unit designations; ADN accepted for this position
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment with a structured support model including PCCs and LPNs
- Gain experience at a large, trauma-designated facility in a dynamic clinical setting
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