Nashville General Hospital·Nashville, Tennessee
The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating nursing care for patients in a Med/Surg unit. Key duties include admitting patients, administering treatments, and collaborating with physicians to ensure positive outcomes.
Nashville General Hospital is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) for our Med Surg Unit who will embrace our commitment to providing quality care to every patient and family member.
This is an 18-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care given to Med/Surg patients.
You will have patient contact during immediate pre, intra, and immediate post-operative periods.
As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
This includes administering medications, coordinating patient care activities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure positive patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate should possess excellent clinical and communication skills, as well as a strong ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
As a Med Surg RN you will be responsible for: Admitting and assessing patients Administering medication and treatments Monitoring vital signs and symptoms Running and ordering tests Coordinating care with Physicians and Specialists Charting Patient Progress Required Skills & Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma.
Bachelors Degree in Nursing Preferred.
Current Licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact state.
Employee must have valid BLS upon hire.
ACLS, Chemotherapy Competency and CPI are required within 90 days of hire.
About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital.
Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services.
NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Our benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents Clinical Ladder Program Up to 12 paid holidays each Year Flexible Spending Accounts Free Parking for all employees HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program) Join our team at Nashville General Hospital.
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Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma and a valid Tennessee or compact state RN license. BLS certification is required upon hire, with ACLS, Chemotherapy Competency, and CPI required within 90 days.
Market context
Registered Nurse Med Surg roles in Tennessee are commonly in demand in hospitals and acute-care settings that need nurses for inpatient medical-surgical units. This role is competitive because employers typically look for an active Tennessee RN credential before start date, plus BLS within 30 days, and may weigh prior med-surg experience and readiness for shift-based patient care. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS timing; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.