Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards. The person hired into this position will work three 12-hour shifts from 7:00p-7:00a per week for a total of 36 hours per week. Candidates hired into this position will work a set schedule for the night shift. There are three options for the set days outlined below. 1. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday or 2. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or 3. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday PLEASE NOTE: there is two call shift in a six-week scheduling period. Join the brand-new Acute Surgical Care Stepdown unit coming to 10N, a 31-bed stepdown unit offering a unique opportunity to help build a new team from the ground up. Nurses will provide a stepdown level of care to adult patients either awaiting surgery or recovering post-operatively. The unit features a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere. Please note this is inpatient/bedside position. Patient Population Includes : Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Patients Pre- and Post-Operative Surgical Patients Trauma and Med-Surg Overflow Why Join 10N ? Build Something New: Help open a new unit and shape a strong, supportive team culture Night Shift Opportunity: Three 12-hour shifts per week (7p–7a), including some weekends Preferred Experience: EGS, trauma, ED, or surgical floor experience a plus Adaptable Environment: Ideal for nurses who are flexible, motivated, and ready to grow