Med Surg RN
Smyrna, TN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,741/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
RN Med Surg
Location: Smyrna, TN Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36
Unit Overview
- Unit: Med-Surg, Main Hospital building
- Beds: 54 total, including 11 beds on a busy, dedicated ortho/spine unit
- Patient ratios: 1:5-6 for RNs; 1:12-15 for PCTs. RN/LPN team of 10 total. Each hall has 2-3 RNs and 1 LPN (as staffing and census allow) and 1-2 PCTs.
- Unit staffing: Unit secretaries until 8 p.m. on weekdays, plus techs and externs. RN/LPN teams.
- Floating: Floating is at the unit's discretion.
- Scheduling: At least one weekend within a 4-week period (may be split; blocked scheduling handled case by case).
- Patient population: All medical-surgical patients, orthopedic and spine patients on the designated floor, stable trauma patients, psych medical hold patients, and others.
- Procedures on unit: Post-catheterizations without intervention, lap appendectomy/cholecystectomy, thoracentesis/paracentesis, special procedures performed by IR, dedicated spine and joint care, HD/peritoneal dialysis, CBI, and others.
- Equipment: Alaris pumps, remote telemetry, continuous pulse oximetry, specialty beds, transfer equipment, wound VACs, chest tubes, NG and feeding tubes, and others.
- Unit highlights: Bladder scanners, new easy-to-use 12-lead EKG machine, Teletracking for bed placement, MobiLab, Patient Keeper, Inspire app, and Wound Capture.
- Facility recognitions: ACS certified, Hernia Center of Excellence, Spine & Joint accredited, Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention (2022), Leapfrog Top 100 Hospital.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Tennessee
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- BLS certification
- Med Surg experience (1 year)
- Med Surg experience within the last year
Dress Code
- Grey scrubs (required uniform)
Skills Sought
- Hiring profile: Punctual, time management, organized, team player, positive attitude, effective communicator, self-starter, ability to jump in and learn quickly
- Advanced skills needed: Thorough assessment skills, prioritization, critical thinking, and time management
Team Culture
- Very busy Med-Surg and ortho/spine unit with a strong team culture and a handful of long-tenured nurses.
- Staff are supportive with questions and willing to help each other.
- Flexible scheduling and consistent communication with department leadership.
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Smyrna, TN
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Smyrna, TN here's what you should know:- Smyrna's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 89°F, and winter lows are around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Smyrna, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Smyrna is car-friendly, with a well-developed road network.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Smyrna has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Smyrna offers a variety of restaurants, including local Southern cuisine.
- There are also opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking and fishing, as well as local sports events and community music and arts festivals.
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