Periop RN

Memorial Hospital - Hixson·Chattanooga, Tennessee

$33 - $49/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Periop RN · $33 - $49/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+10% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Chattanooga, Tennessee ($30.00/hr, n=141)

442 similar openings in the Chattanooga area · median $30.00/hr

132 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$6.00/hr · p10p90 · $50.00/hr

this role: $33.11/hrmedian $30.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 141 posted nursing roles in Chattanooga, Tennessee rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 10% above the Chattanooga, Tennessee median for nursing roles.

The Registered Nurse will deliver safe, efficient patient care during the critical period following anesthesia and invasive procedures. They are responsible for integrating nursing standards into daily practice and coordinating support services for patients with changing needs.

Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S.

News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Pre/Post Surgery RN, you will integrate the nursing process and standards into daily practice, applying growth and development knowledge to interventions and providing care tailored to each patient's changing needs.Daily, you will deliver efficient, safe patient care during the critical period following anesthesia and invasive procedures.

This involves using the nursing process, delegating to and evaluating subordinate staff, and coordinating support services.Success in this role requires a strong grasp of surgical nursing principles, meticulous patient focus, and the ability to manage complex care in a critical, fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited nursing program, upon hire and Registered Nurse: TN, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months and Preferred Bachelors Of Nursing Nursing, upon hire

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a valid Tennessee Registered Nurse license. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire, with Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within six months.

associate degree
bachelor degree
Delegation
Basic Life Support
Patient care
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Nursing process
Patient assessment
Critical care
Clinical documentation
Surgical nursing
Anesthesia support
Invasive procedures

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $33 - $49/hr
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Posted: Aug 7, 2026
Closes: Dec 30, 2026
Application: Employer website

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