Med Surg Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location

• Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: 9 Tower Surgical
• Number of Beds: 36
• Number of Staff: 40 RNs (8 bedside RNs per shift)
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 8 RNs, 1 Charge RN, 1 Unit Secretary, 1 Manager, 1 CNC
  • Night Shift: 8 RNs
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Equipment: Bariatric fitted ADLs, Wound Vacs, Drains, Lifts
• EMR System: Meditech

Typical Procedures

• Maintenance of post-op surgical procedure sites
• Wound care including packing, dressing changes, wound vac maintenance
• Foley catheter care and continuous bladder irrigation
• Ostomy appliance changes and maintenance
• Nasogastric tube insertion and suction
• Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
• Blood administration
• Central line care and dressing changes
• Bedside shift report

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS certification

Preferred Skills

• Background in post-op surgical areas such as vascular, bariatric, urology, colorectal, and general surgery
• Strong time management and efficiency in a fast-paced unit with short length of stay
• Teamwork skills

Work Environment & Expectations

• Floating to Medical-Surgical units may be required
• Dress code: Scrubs in black, grey, white, or royal blue
• Unit policies emphasize:

  • Prompt attendance (clocking in/out on time, attending scheduled shifts)
  • Open communication
  • Professional appearance
  • Attentiveness and responsiveness to patient needs

Personality Fit

• Outgoing and customer service oriented