Registered Nurse Med Surg Float
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" 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.
Additional Preferences:
- This position will serve both Ascension Saint Thomas West (Nashville) and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford (Murfreesboro).
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.
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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.
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About this role
Ascension is seeking a float nurse for its medical-surgical units in the Nashville area, a role that demands flexibility and broad clinical expertise. You would rotate across multiple specialty units—Neurology, Orthopedics, Oncology, Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery, Renal Dialysis, Vascular, and Medical Telemetry—providing direct patient care and implementing complex care plans. The position requires you to be a skilled communicator and coordinator, serving as the central point of contact between patients, physicians, therapists, and specialists while rapidly assessing discharge and care transitions.
This is a full-time, in-person role at Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro. You'll need an active RN license from Tennessee or a compact state license recognized for multi-state practice, obtained before your hire date, plus BLS certification within 30 days of starting. A nursing diploma or degree from an accredited program is required. The role suits nurses who thrive in varied clinical environments and can adapt quickly to different patient populations and unit workflows.
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