Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Academic medical center in Nashville, TN

Hiring nights and days
New grads welcome on 1+ roles

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center workplace

From 319 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 9, 2026Sources

The short version

The one contract we have posted here runs 13 weeks at $75.00 an hour.
For travel nurses
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From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-09
The largest sign-on attached to a posting we've seen from VUMC is $50,000.
For experienced nurses
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From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-09
Nurses writing reviews come back again and again to the people beside them — supportive, collaborative peers on inpatient units.
For experienced nurses
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

Who it fits

Best fit

New grads: 1 of the 48 roles on this page welcomes new grads
LPNs and LVNs: 5 of the 48 roles on this page accept an LPN or LVN
Nurse practitioners: 6 of the 48 roles on this page are advanced practice roles

Nursing here

Union representation

Non-union roles reported

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Charting system

eStar

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What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Teamwork and coworker relationships: Staff frequently commend supportive, collaborative peers and a positive peer atmosphere on inpatient units.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Parking costs: Multiple employees express frustration that staff are charged for parking at Nashville facilities compared to regional competitors.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
Leadership and management consistency: Some reviewers note approachable direct unit managers while others report uneven management support and corporate disconnect.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

Staff pay for parking at the Nashville facilities, and employees say that stings compared with other hospitals in the region.
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As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
Vanderbilt University Medical Center announces 650 layoffs, $300M-plus budget cut
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As of 2025-06-23Source: fiercehealthcare.com

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?
Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in Nashville, TN

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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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Metro price level · Nashville area: 4% below the national average; BEA index 96.3 (100 = national)

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Common questions

Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center hire new grads?

1 of the 48 roles on this page welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 32 roles with a stated shift on this page, 19 are night shifts, 12 are day shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.

Which units are hiring?

ER (4), L&D (4), ICU (3), stepdown (3) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.