Nashville General Hospital
Community hospital in Nashville, TN
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 3 roles
- Mostly night shifts
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 16 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources
For the Nashville General Hospital hiring team
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- ICU8 roles · 3 who fit
- Med-Surg2 roles · 2 who fit
- Tele2 roles · 0 who fit
- ER1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is a public community hospital that has served the Nashville community for over a century.
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 16 roles welcomes new grads
- ICU nurses: 8 of 16 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 11 of the 14 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
Benefits
Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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The hard parts
RN salaries reported approximately 12% below national average on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Very wide salary range ($19.10–$57.40 per hour) suggesting significant pay variability across roles or experience levels
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Public safety-net hospital model may face ongoing financial and resource constraints
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Hospital has weathered significant recent disruptions including pandemic impacts and historic flooding
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Nashville, TN
Nashville pairs a cost of living roughly 4% below the national average with distinct neighborhood pockets. Trade hospital shifts for high-rise living in The Gulch, restored townhomes in Germantown, or bungalows across East Nashville. While average city rents hover around $1,741, close-in Salemtown or suburban Donelson offer budget-friendly landings without sacrificing off-duty ease.
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- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 96.3 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Nashville General Hospital hire new grads?
1 of 16 roles welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 16 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 14 roles with a stated shift, 11 are night shifts and 3 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ICU (8), med surg (2), tele (2), ER (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Nashville General Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Nashville General Hospital
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Ratio 1:4
- Day or Night shifts available.
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Ratio 1:4
- Day or Night shifts available.
- RN
- Ratio 1:4
- Night shift
- RN
- Night shift
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
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Sources
- nashvillegeneral.org
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