Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36-bed unit; 1:4 or 1:5 patient ratios; 4 weekend shifts per 4-week block; may float over core staff
Highlights:
Medical-surgical unit specializing in post-operative care including amputations, ostomy, drains, chest tubes, oral surgeries, and wound vacs
Experience with tracheostomy, ostomy, drains, chest tubes, stroke, seizure patients; some patients require dialysis or PCA pumps
Heparin drips; peritoneal dialysis cyclers and Alaris IV pumps utilized; Meditech documentation system
Strong unit support with secretary coverage daily and PRN techs; experienced charge nurses and responsive leadership
Patient experience focus on bedside shift report, frequent safety checks, communication, and responsiveness
Collaborative, energetic team environment with supportive leadership and equal accountability standards
Requirements:
Active Tennessee RN license or eligibility for compact licensure
Current BLS certification required
NIHSS certification required
Medical-surgical nursing experience with ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments
Proficiency in wound care, tracheostomy, ostomy, drains, and chest tube management
Experience with post-operative patient care and stroke/seizure management
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a youthful, dedicated team committed to exceptional patient outcomes in a supportive environment where every member is valued. This unit offers diverse clinical exposure with post-operative and complex medical-surgical patients, experienced leadership, and a collaborative culture that ensures smooth integration and professional growth. You'll be held to the same accountability standards as core staff while receiving recognition for your contributions to patient care excellence.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Nashville, TN
Salary
$1,972.22
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Oral Surgeryunmatched
Ostomyunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Tracheotomyunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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