Night Shift RN — Pulmonary Post‑Thoracic Surgery

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery department. This full-time night shift role involves direct patient care for post-thoracic surgery patients, chest tube management, and close collaboration with a thoracic surgery team.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN license in Tennessee, with BLS and ACLS within required timeframes, and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Tennessee.
• BLS Provider certification required within 1 month of hire date.
• ACLS certification required within first 3 months of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to post-thoracic surgery patients.
• Collaborate with thoracic surgery team and pulmonary interventionalists.
• Monitor chest tubes and pleural drains; manage post-operative complications.
• Assess and respond to respiratory compromise, including oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

RN License (TN)

Job description

Ascension in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Pulmonary Post Thoracic Surgery department. This full-time night shift role involves direct patient care for post-thoracic surgery patients, chest tube management, and close collaboration with a thoracic surgery team.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN license in Tennessee, with BLS and ACLS within required timeframes, and at least one year of relevant experience.