```htmlJob Opportunity – Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse – Tennessee
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36-bed medical-surgical unit; 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week block; Patient ratio 1:4 to 1:5; Secretary and PRN tech support available
Highlights:
- Work in a 36-bed progressive medical-surgical unit with a supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to diverse case mix including post-operative care, wound management, tracheostomy, ostomy, drains, chest tubes, stroke, and seizure patients
- Equipment includes PD cyclers, Welch Allyn VS carts, Hoyer lifts, Broda chairs, and Alaris IV pumps
- Meditech electronic medical record system with 100% medication scanning protocol
- Float coverage provided over core staff; flexibility to support patient care across the unit
- Professional dress code with scrubs in navy, blue, white, black, gray, or ceil blue
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or ability to obtain
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Proficiency in basic patient assessments and care of wounds, tracheostomy, ostomy, drains, chest tubes, and dialysis patients
- Experience with PCA pumps and Heparin drip administration
- Commitment to patient safety, bedside shift reporting, and patient experience standards
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a youthful, energetic team that values collaboration and is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes. With experienced charge nurses and supportive leadership, you'll be treated as part of the core staff and recognized for your contributions from day one. This role offers a dynamic patient population and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-resourced medical-surgical environment.
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