Pre Post Surgery RN
Hixson, Tennessee
Perioperative Care · Surgical Nursing · Post-Surgery Recovery · Critical Care
Posted Jun 25
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Tennessee is $33/hr, across 154 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
As a Pre/Post Surgery RN, you will integrate the nursing process and standards into daily practice, applying growth and development knowledge to interventions and providing care tailored to each patient's changing needs. Daily, you will deliver efficient, safe patient care during the critical period following anesthesia and invasive procedures. This involves using the nursing process, delegating to and evaluating subordinate staff, and coordinating support services. Success in this role requires a strong grasp of surgical nursing principles, meticulous patient focus, and the ability to manage complex care in a critical, fast-paced environment.
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Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse License (TN)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
Place
- City
- Hixson, Tennessee
- State price level
- 8% below the national average
Tennessee index 91.9, where 100 is the national average.
Hixson is a suburban community just north of Chattanooga, offering a quieter residential pace with convenient access to the city's hospitals and amenities. Situated near the Tennessee River, it appeals to nurses seeking affordable suburban living without straying far from major healthcare employers.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Memorial Hospital Hixson is located in Hixson, Tennessee (37343) and is part of Memorial Health Care System based in Chattanooga. Memorial Health Care System is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States.…
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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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