Registered Nurse Operating Room Float Pool

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: EAP, counseling, &

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, West and Rutherford in Nashville, TN is seeking an OR Float Pool RN to support operating room teams across locations. You will monitor patients, ensure a safe transition from the OR to recovery, and coordinate with surgical staff to maintain efficiency.

The role requires BLS and PALS within 30 days of hire, and an active Tennessee RN license with a nursing diploma. Flexibility in schedule and weekly availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS and PALS within 30 days of hire or transfer date.
• RN licensure from Tennessee Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate patient condition with clinical precision during transitions in recovery.
• Maintain sterile field integrity and optimize equipment and supply management.
• Lead OR operations and prepare cutting-edge technology and supplies for procedures.

Skills

BLS

PALS

RN licensure

Flexible schedule

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Sterile technique

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, West and Rutherford

Specialty: Operating Room Float Pool

Schedule: Days | PRN

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Advocate & Care Strategist: You are the patient’s primary voice during their most vulnerable moments. By monitoring, recording, and communicating their condition with clinical precision, you ensure a safe, seamless transition to recovery.
• Safety & Precision Sentinel: Serve as the final authority on the sterile field. You’ll maintain absolute integrity over patient positioning, equipment optimization, and supply management, ensuring 100% accuracy from the first incision to the final closure.
• Master of OR Operations: Lead the rhythm of the room. By staying three steps ahead of the surgical team, you’ll orchestrate the preparation of cutting‑edge technology and supplies to ensure every procedure is executed flawlessly.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Needing a flexible schedule and weekly availability
• Previous specialty experience with Spine, Joints, Cardiac, Plastics, Robotics, General and GYN

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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