Registered Nurse - PODS

Details Department: Critical Care Unit / PODSSchedule: Full-time Night Shift, 36 Hours/WeekHospital: Saint Thomas WestLocation: Nashville, TNSign-on Bonus AvailableOur 58 bed Critical Care Unit (PODS) provides the highest level of care for the sickest patients in our area with a variety of diagnoses. Our major service lines include cardiothoracic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery. Our Critical Care Nurses care for 1-2 patients at a time. In our CCU, you will experience a fast paced environment with a supportive culture, all while cross-training on service lines and advanced therapies.Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreBenefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with patient, family, and members of the healthcare team.Assess the physical and psychological status of patients, provide interventions/treatments and evaluate effectiveness of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.Evaluate learning needs of patient and family and provides age-specific and culturally appropriate education. All other duties as assigned.Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Education:Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire.Additional Preferences No additional preferences.

Created: 2026-02-12