Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Memphis, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Memphis, TN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Memphis, TN | Acute Care / Level I Trauma Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Expected 36–48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit within a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center environment
• Operate within a team nursing model, collaborating with LPNs and medication nurses to manage a shared patient caseload (effective ratio approximately 1:6–7)
• Participate in on-call and weekend assignments as needed
• Adhere to unit float policies, which may include floating to like units or campuses within a 20-mile radius on an as-needed basis
• Comply with holiday coverage expectations, including willingness to work a portion of major holidays if they fall within the assignment period

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 Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience required (strictly enforced); first-time travelers must have 5+ years of specialty experience to be considered
• At least one prior completed travel assignment required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible — this policy is strictly enforced

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 3 or more years of Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience preferred
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred
• BSN preferred for certain unit placements; ADN accepted for this position

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center with a collaborative team nursing model that supports manageable patient workloads
• Immediate start available for qualified travelers ready to make an impact in a fast-paced acute care environment