Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical Surgical department. The position requires working nights and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants. The RN will provide direct patient care, perform medical interventions, and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Applicants must hold an Associate’s degree, possess critical thinking skills, and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, tuition assistance, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Handle With Care (HWC) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Registered Nurse licensed in Tennessee or Compact State.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using nursing processes.
• Perform care interventions including medication administration.
• Document patient care provided.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions to the care team.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Collaborate with team to coordinate patient care.
• Evaluate patient learning needs and provide education.
• Advocate for patient well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate’s degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Surgical (Med Surg)

Job Type: Full-Time | Nights

Schedule: 3x12, 7p-7a, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 available to well-qualified applicants.

Location: Pulaski, Tennessee (Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski, part of Lifepoint Health)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatments.
• Document patient care given.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time & part-time).
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- & long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree required; BSN preferred.
• Required Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently in a stressful environment.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire, Handle With Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire.
• Licenses: Registered Nurse licensed in Tennessee or from a Compact State with proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.

EEO Statement

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and employees are protected by law from discrimination and harassment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals.