Registered Nurse OR Travel

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a travel RN for local and national assignments across multiple Ascension acute care hospitals. The role involves Circulator/Scrub duties in cardiac, ortho, and trauma surgeries with emphasis on aseptic technique and surgical counts.

Two primary requirements include an RN license (compact or state) and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Diploma in nursing is required, with one year of acute care RN experience.

Qualifications

• One year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Compact RN license or state RN license for travel assignment required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Circulator or Scrub Nurse across cardiac, ortho, and trauma surgeries.
• Maintain aseptic technique and oversee surgical counts to prevent retained objects.
• Lead Time-Out protocols and ensure correct patient positioning to prevent nerve injury.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Circulator/Scrub nurse

Education

Diploma nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.

Facility: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals

Department: Ascension Premier Staffing - Surgical Services

Schedule: Multiple shifts available | 36-40 hours per week

Gross Rate up to $3,081 per week

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Proficiently serve as Circulator or Scrub Nurse across multiple specialties, including cardiac, ortho, and trauma surgery.




• Maintain strict aseptic technique and oversee surgical counts to prevent retained foreign objects.




• Lead \"Time-Out\" protocols, ensure correct patient positioning to prevent nerve injury, and monitor for skin breakdown.




• Rapidly respond to intraoperative crises such as malignant hyperthermia, massive hemorrhage, or cardiac arrest.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.




• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Work Experience:

• One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.




• Applicable license and/or certification per contract requirements required

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options




• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance




• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays




• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning




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




• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits




• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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 99,000+ 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.

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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Min Salary: 38.39

Max Salary 54.20