Premium Pay $75/hr Registered Nurse, Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown, Day or Night Shift, TempForce - VUH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and manage comprehensive care for complex patients. The role includes recognizing complex learning needs, preparing individual patient and family teaching plans, providing effective patient education to peers, and coordinating a continuum of care with the healthcare team. The nurse demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution, supports evidence-based care, monitors patient outcomes, and pursues professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards. Nurses float across entities as needed. This temporary Staffing Collaborative role supports system-wide nursing coverage through 13-week assignments in a specific Vanderbilt University Medical Center unit. The assignment is in the Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, and may last 13–26 weeks. Nurses work full-time hours on shifts most needed by the unit, typically 36–40 hours per week. Assignments may require weekends and holidays. The listed shifts are day (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) or night (7 p.m.–7 a.m.); pay varies by shift from $65 to $75 per hour. Optional medical insurance benefits are available through TempForce.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown RN experience.
- Registered Nurse licensure in Tennessee.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of recent Cardiac Stepdown RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
- Analyze comprehensive information relevant to patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
- Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to achieve effective outcomes.
- Employ strategies that promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
- Provide patient and family education, including preparing individual teaching plans for complex learning needs.
- Coordinate a comprehensive continuum of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution and role-model these skills.
- Ensure evidence-based care and continuously monitor patient outcomes.
- Engage in learning activities to support professional growth in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.
- Float across entities and work shifts needed to fulfill staffing requirements.
Benefits
- Premium pay of $65–$75 per hour, varying by shift.
- Medical insurance benefits available through TempForce.
- Optional health benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
