Premium Pay $75/hr Registered Nurse, Pulmonary ICU, Day or Night Shift, TempForce - VUH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and manage care for complex patients, coordinates care delivery, evaluates patient progress, and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure a comprehensive continuum of care. The role includes patient and family education, effective communication and conflict resolution, evidence-based care, monitoring outcomes, and ongoing professional learning. Nurses may float across entities to meet staffing needs. This is a temporary, full-time 13–26-week assignment through Vanderbilt’s Staffing Collaborative in the Pulmonary ICU (8A) at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. The nurse must be comfortable and willing to float to Stepdown. RNs typically work 36–40 hours per week based on unit needs, covering shifts most needed by the unit. Assignments may require weekends and holidays. Shift options are day (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) at $65 per hour or night (7 p.m.–7 a.m.) at $75 per hour. Medical insurance benefits are available through Temp Force; optional health benefits are noted for the assignment.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of recent ICU RN experience.
- Registered Nurse licensure for Tennessee.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of recent ICU RN experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient needs across the continuum.
- Analyze comprehensive information about patients’ care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
- Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
- Employ strategies that promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
- Prepare individualized teaching plans for patients and families and provide effective patient education to peers.
- Ensure a comprehensive continuum-of-care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Demonstrate effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Provide evidence-based care and continuously monitor patient outcomes.
- Engage in professional learning activities in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.
- Float to other entities as required, including Stepdown.
Benefits
- Premium pay of $65–$75 per hour, varying by shift.
- Medical insurance benefits available through Temp Force.
- Optional health benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
