Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, consistently ranked among America's best hospitals. We're seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses to join our fast-paced Emergency/Trauma Unit in Nashville, TN. Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative interdisciplinary teams, and unparalleled career growth opportunities. Why Vanderbilt? We offer competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, and robust wellness programs. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in high-acuity emergency/trauma settings
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions using EMR systems
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, specialists, and social workers
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
- Maintain strict compliance with JCAHO and hospital protocols
- Participate in trauma activations and emergency response protocols
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Tennessee (compact license accepted)
- BSN preferred (ADN candidates with 2+ years ER experience considered)
- BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
- Minimum 2 years acute care experience (ER/trauma preferred)
- Strong critical thinking and emergency response skills
- Excellent communication and patient advocacy abilities
- EMR proficiency (Epic systems experience preferred)