Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Tennessee
Registered Nurse Med Surg jobs in Tennessee are consistently in demand across the state's large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and community hospitals, with openings at every level from new graduate to experienced charge nurse. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where major systems like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, HCA Healthcare, and Ballad Health maintain ongoing staffing needs. Post-surgical recovery, telemetry, and orthopedic med-surg units see the most consistent openings across Tennessee facilities. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Med Surg Clinical Nurse Coordinator and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.
Benefits
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
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Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
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401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
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Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
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Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
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Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
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Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
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Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
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Colleague recognition program
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Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Med Surg Clinical Nurse Coordinator opening and continue to learn!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
What you will do in this role:
- Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
- Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
- Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
- Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
- Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
- Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
- Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.
What qualifications you will need:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (RN) Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital in Springfield Tennessee that is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County and the surrounding areas. We offer a full array of services, including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, women's care and diagnostic imaging. Our Mission is to enhance community and patient wellness through the teamwork of skilled and compassionate employees and physicians.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Med Surg Clinical Nurse Coordinator opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Med Surg Clinical Nurse Coordinator and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.
Benefits
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
-
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
-
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
-
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
-
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
-
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
-
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
-
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
-
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
-
Colleague recognition program
-
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Med Surg Clinical Nurse Coordinator opening and continue to learn!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
What you will do in this role:
- Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
- Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
- Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
- Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
- Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
- Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
- Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.
What qualifications you will need:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (RN) Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital in Springfield Tennessee that is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County and the surrounding areas. We offer a full array of services, including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, women's care and diagnostic imaging. Our Mission is to enhance community and patient wellness through the teamwork of skilled and compassionate employees and physicians.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Med Surg Clinical Nurse Coordinator opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare27
- Ballad Health16
- Ascension9
- TriStar Health6
- Parkridge Health System5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse med surg jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee RN license or multistate compact license recognized in Tennessee
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification required at time of hire
- One or more years of med-surg or acute care inpatient nursing experience
- Ability to manage a patient assignment of four to six beds per shift
- ACLS certification preferred or required within six months of hire
Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse med surg in Tennessee?
You must hold an active Tennessee RN license, issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Tennessee participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can work without a separate Tennessee license. Most med-surg units then require or strongly prefer at least one year of acute care inpatient experience before independent assignment.
How much do registered nurse med surgs make in Tennessee?
Registered nurse med surgs in Tennessee earn a median of about $81,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,970 for the lowest 10% to over $104,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse med surgs in Tennessee?
Employers hiring registered nurse med surgs in Tennessee right now include Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Ballad Health, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large integrated health systems means many of these employers post openings across multiple hospital campuses throughout the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most registered nurse med surg jobs?
Memphis, Nashville, and Kingsport have the most registered nurse med surg openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its dense cluster of flagship hospitals and corporate health system headquarters, while Memphis and Knoxville draw volume from major academic medical centers and regional referral hospitals that serve large surrounding populations.
Are there remote registered nurse med surg jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of registered nurse med surg openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how hands-on bedside care limits remote options in this role. The small share of remote-leaning positions typically involves care coordination, utilization review, or case management functions rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse med surg in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate residency program, which large Tennessee systems like Vanderbilt University Medical Center and HCA Healthcare operate specifically to onboard RNs with no prior acute care experience. These structured programs place new grads directly into med-surg units with extended preceptorship. Candidates who have completed clinicals at a Tennessee hospital, hold ACLS alongside BLS, or have worked as a patient care technician or licensed practical nurse stand out most in applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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