Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Details

This position involves a night shift schedule from 18:45 to 07:15, with options for 3×12 or 4×12 hour shifts. Weekend coverage is required on an every-other-weekend basis.

Float Requirements

Staff may be floated to other units based on patient care needs and individual skill sets.

Staffing Ratios

The nursing ratio for night shifts is 1:6.

Patient Demographics

This role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients, specifically those diagnosed with conditions such as:

• Stroke/TIA
• Seizure
• Syncope
• Pneumonia (PNA)
• Chest Pain
• Dialysis
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Post Heart Catheterization
• Respiratory Failure
• Encephalopathy
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Sepsis

Unit Information

This unit specializes in the care of patients with strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIA), as well as higher acuity medical-surgical patients. The focus is on providing a positive patient experience. The unit is equipped to conduct peritoneal dialysis and offers continuous bladder irrigation.

Qualifications

• Current TN Registered Nurse license
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant nursing role
• Experience with the EPIC electronic health record system
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications are required

Additional Information

First-time travelers will not be accepted for this position.