Premium Pay $75/hr Registered Nurse, Neuro 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 in the Neuroscience Stepdown unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. The role includes assessing patient needs, coordinating care with the health care team, educating patients and families, monitoring outcomes, and providing evidence-based care. The nurse communicates effectively, supports peers, continues professional learning, and may float across entities to meet role requirements. This is a temporary, full-time assignment through Vanderbilt’s Staffing Collaborative, typically lasting 13–26 weeks. Nurses work 36–40 hours per week based on unit needs and cover shifts most needed by the unit. Available shifts are day (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) at $65 per hour or night (7 p.m.–7 a.m.) at $75 per hour. Assignments may require weekends and holidays. Medical insurance benefits are available through TempForce; additional health benefits are optional.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensure required; Tennessee RN licensure is listed.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of recent Neuro Stepdown RN experience.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- Work full-time hours and cover shifts needed by the unit; assignments may require weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of recent Neuro Stepdown RN experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in establishing the plan of care and coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
- Analyze comprehensive information about 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 to promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Prepare and provide patient and family education, and demonstrate effective patient education to peers.
- Collaborate with the health care team to ensure a comprehensive continuum-of-care plan.
- Demonstrate effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Monitor patient outcomes and ensure evidence-based care.
- Engage in learning activities to support professional growth in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.
- Float across entities to fulfill role requirements.
Benefits
- Premium pay of $65–$75 per hour, varying by shift.
- Medical insurance benefits available through TempForce.
- Optional health benefits.
- The job description notes that a comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
