Travel RN – Progressive Care Observation
Hermitage, Tennessee
TriStar Summit Medical Center

Travel RN Opportunity - Observation Unit, Hermitage, TN

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Hermitage, Tennessee
• Employment Type: Travel
• Unit: Observation Unit (25 beds)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 4:1
  • Nights: 5:1
• Staffing:

  • 1 CNC, 6-7 RNs, 2 techs, 1 unit secretary
• Equipment:

  • Alaris Pumps, tele-tracking, Imobile Communication, B450 Monitors, Pyxis
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements:

  • Full-time: 36 hours/week + every 3rd weekend
  • Part-time: 24 hours/week + every 3rd weekend
  • PRN: 3 shifts/month with at least one weekend shift
  • Travelers/Contract: 36 hours/week + every other weekend
• Floating Policy: Rotating system to meet hospital needs
• Patient Experience: Triaging acute care patients, identifying life-threatening rhythms

Required Skills & Certifications

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Certification
• Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Requested Skill Set: Neuro and Cardiac experience
• Advanced Skills: Not specified, but advanced skills are needed
• Procedures Performed on Unit:

  • Glucose monitoring
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Dressing changes
  • EKGs
  • Peritoneal dialysis

Dress Code

• Black scrubs for RNs
• Closed-toed shoes (no crocs)

Unit Highlights

• Newly built unit with brand new equipment and technology specifically for observation care
• Fast-paced, energetic, and friendly work environment
• Awards:

  • Daisy Award for Nurses
  • BEE Award for Techs
  • High Fives for employees

This position is ideal for RNs with neuro and cardiac experience who enjoy working in a dynamic observation unit with modern technology and a supportive team environment.