Premium Pay $75/hr Registered Nurse, Surgical 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 across the continuum, and monitors patient outcomes. The nurse develops individualized patient and family education plans, collaborates with the health care team, demonstrates effective communication and conflict-resolution skills, and provides evidence-based care. The role supports professional growth through learning activities consistent with Board of Nursing standards and may require floating across entities to meet staffing needs. This is a temporary, 13–26-week assignment through Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Nursing Staffing Collaborative, serving the Surgical ICU (9T3) at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. The nurse must also be willing and comfortable floating to Stepdown. Assignments cover unit scheduling needs and may include weekends and holidays. Full-time hours are expected, typically 36–40 hours per week based on unit needs. Day shifts are 7 a.m.–7 p.m. at $65 per hour; night shifts are 7 p.m.–7 a.m. at $75 per hour. Medical insurance benefits are available through Temp Force.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse; Tennessee RN licensure is specified.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program, or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of recent ICU RN experience.
- Ability and willingness to float to Stepdown.
- Assignments may require working weekends and holidays.
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 achieve effective outcomes.
- Promote health and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Develop individual patient and family teaching plans and provide patient education.
- Ensure continuity of care in collaboration with the health care team.
- Monitor patient outcomes and provide evidence-based care.
- Float across entities as needed, including to Stepdown, to meet staffing requirements.
- Engage in learning activities to further professional growth according to Board of Nursing standards.
- Demonstrate effective communication and conflict-resolution skills. Additional duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Premium pay of $65–$75 per hour, depending on shift.
- Medical insurance benefits available through Temp Force.
- The posting notes that the broader 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
