Cool Springs Surgery Center
Ambulatory · Franklin, TN
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Ambulatory
Benefits
Indeed reviewers rated pay and benefits 3.7 out of 5 stars, suggesting a moderate but not exceptional compensation and benefits package.
The city
Living in Franklin, TN
Franklin charms with its historic downtown square, brick-lined sidewalks, and Civil War heritage, all just south of Nashville. Tree-lined neighborhoods and a growing healthcare corridor make it a magnet for clinicians seeking small-town warmth with big-city access.
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- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 96.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,923/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $119,528/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Cool Springs Surgery Center, also known as Vanderbilt Surgery Center Cool Springs, is a freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC) located on Mallory Lane in Franklin, Tennessee (Williamson County).
- Ambulatory · Franklin
More about Cool Springs Surgery Center
It is partnered with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and is the only freestanding ambulatory surgery center in Williamson County. The facility focuses on same-day outpatient surgical care, eliminating the need for overnight hospital stays while providing care in a more relaxed, cost-effective environment. The center's surgical volume has been growing steadily. The center offers a variety of outpatient surgical procedures including general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, oral surgery, plastics, pain management, podiatry, ENT, and urology. Nursing roles at the facility include Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Registered Nurses who evaluate and prepare patients for scheduled surgical interventions, conduct physical assessments, review medical histories, educate patients, and ensure all clinical and administrative requirements are met. PAT nurses also periodically work in Pre-OP/Recovery to support the team and patient care. The center describes its approach as treating patients like family, with an emphasis on personal and professional care.
The center's mission centers on providing high-quality, personalized outpatient surgical care in a comfortable and safe environment. Core values include treating patients like family, maintaining efficiency and high standards of quality care, offering lower-cost alternatives to hospital-based surgery, and ensuring a relaxed, patient-centered atmosphere. The facility emphasizes guiding patients through every step of the surgical experience.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 employee reviews. Sub-ratings include: Work-life balance 3.9/5, Pay and benefits 3.7/5, Job security and advancement 3.4/5, Management 3.4/5, and Culture 3.8/5. Employees highlighted a general feeling of work happiness, a clear sense of purpose, and time and location flexibility as positive aspects. The lowest-rated categories were job security/advancement and management, both at 3.4/5. Reviewer job titles include Surgery Scheduler, Nurse Manager, Office Coordinator, Medical Records Clerk, Clinical Director, and roles in Nursing, Medical Technician, and Administrative Assistance.
The good
- Work-life balance rated highest sub-category at 3.9 out of 5 on Indeed
- Employees report a general feeling of work happiness and a clear sense of purpose
- Time and location flexibility noted as a positive by reviewers
- Partnership with Vanderbilt University Medical Center provides institutional backing
- Culture rated 3.8 out of 5, indicating a generally positive workplace environment
- ASC setting offers predictable, daytime scheduling without overnight shifts typical of hospitals
The hard parts
- Job security and advancement rated lowest at 3.4 out of 5 on Indeed, suggesting limited growth opportunities
- Management rated 3.4 out of 5, indicating potential leadership concerns
- Pay and benefits rated 3.7 out of 5, slightly below work-life balance and culture ratings
- Small ambulatory surgery center may offer fewer specialized nursing roles compared to a large hospital system
The reality check
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Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jul 17, 2026
- Website
- vsccoolsprings.com ↗
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