Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Night Shift, TempForce - VWCH

Vanderbilt Health Nursing Opportunity

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you'll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Job Summary:

Applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of complex patients in a comprehensive manner. Recognizes complex learning needs and prepares individual teaching plans for patients/families and consistently demonstrates effective patient education to peers. Consistently ensures a comprehensive continuum of care plan in collaboration with the health care team. Demonstrates and role models effective communication and conflict resolution skills. Ensures evidence-based care and continuously monitors patient outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to Board of Nursing standards. Floats across entities to fulfill requirements of the role.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Department of Nursing Strategic Programs is dedicated to serving the VUMC Health System. The Vanderbilt Medical Center Staffing Collaborative supports nurse staffing needs as a system-wide resource. The Staffing Collaborative has created a new structure that allows alternative nursing employment at VUMC. Like a travel nurse, the Staffing Collaborative will allow Nursing staff to work 13-week assignments within a specific unit at VUMC. The Department of Nursing Strategic Programs and the Staffing Collaborative provide a new and exciting approach to nursing in a patient-focused, safe, and efficient manner. The assignment comes with premium pay and optional health benefits.

The Staffing Collaborative's primary responsibility is to ensure coverage for the most significant scheduling needs across the organization. Assignments may necessitate working weekends and holidays. Minimum requirements will be consistent with the expectations for full-time staff within each specific unit.

Short-Term Assignment Key Benefits:

• Premium Pay - $65/hr
• Medical Insurance benefits available through Temp Force
• Assignment in the same hospital (might float between units)
• RNs typically work 36 40 hours per week based on the unit's needs.

Assignment Duration: 13 weeks

Locations Available: Vanderbilt Wilson County

Unit Available: ED

Shifts: Night shift ( 7p-7a ) - $65/hr premium pay

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse Required

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program (or equivalent experience) and 1 year of recent ED RN experience, Preferred 2 or more years of recent ED RN experience

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR): Registered NurseBLS, ACLS, and PALS