Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

We Are Hiring:
Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas
Specialty: Med Surg Float
Schedule: PRN | Nights

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What You Will Do:
- Provide expert nursing care across a wide range of specialties, including Neurology, Orthopedics, Oncology, Observation, Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery, Renal Dialysis, Vascular and Medical Telemetry units.
- Implement complex care plans and vigilantly monitor patient conditions, ensuring seamless communication with the broader medical team.
- Act as the central hub for patient care, synchronizing efforts between physicians, therapists, and specialists for superior outcomes.
- Masterfully carry out orders for specialized populations, from post-thoracic recovery to renal and pulmonary care.
- Rapidly assess and coordinate discharge and care needs, serving as a steady, expert advocate for patients in ever-changing clinical environments.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Preferences:
This position will serve both Ascension Saint Thomas West and Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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BENEFITS

- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.