Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery-Operating Room

Starr Regional Medical Center; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Surgery-OR team. The role offers a full-time schedule with on-call responsibilities, a strong emphasis on collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and care teams.

You will perform assessments, develop care plans, supervise staff, and ensure safe patient care across procedures while supporting career growth and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.
• Active Tennessee RN license required at start of employment.
• BLS certification required; PALS within 6 months or upon transfer.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition.
• Establishes care plans aligned with patient needs and preferences.
• Supervises and mentors nursing staff during shifts.
• Assists in staffing decisions based on census and acuity.
• Delivers direct patient care as needed and coordinates transfers.
• Floats to support teams and problem-solve staffing gaps.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and addresses issues affecting outcomes.
• Responds to complaints through established channels and processes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

PALS (within 6 months)

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | On Call

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus available for qualified applicants

Your Experience Matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Join the Surgery-OR team at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, where highly skilled RNs are at the forefront of delivering exceptional surgical care across a wide range of procedures. Our collaborative, fast-paced environment provides opportunities to work alongside experienced surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary care teams while expanding your clinical expertise. We are deeply committed to career growth, offering ongoing education, specialty training, mentorship, and pathways for leadership development to help you achieve your professional goals. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can sharpen your skills, advance your nursing practice, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, our OR team is the place for you.

How You'll Contribute

A Surgery RN who excels in this role:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required at the time of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of hire or department transfer
• Licenses: Active Tennessee RN license (single-state or compact) required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

More About Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Reginal Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.