Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery, Full time Days, Clarksville
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Clarksville, Tennessee
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Posted Aug 29, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026
What the listing says
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Full-time, Days; No call, weekends or holidays.
About this role
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Requirements
- Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
About the employer
VUMC's mission spans preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research, making it a major employer for nursing professionals across specialties including Emergency Services, Surgical Services, and Cardiovascular ICU. The organization emphasizes a culture where employees are part of something…
What reviewers appreciate
- Academic medical center environment with robust learning and professional development opportunities
- Nurses report feeling personally appreciated and having a clear sense of purpose
- Structured cohort programs for specialty onboarding (e.g., CVICU Cohort 70)
What reviewers flag
- Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.3 out of 5 by RN reviewers
- Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.5 out of 5, suggesting compensation may not be competitive
- Glassdoor search results reference 'high turnover' reviews, indicating potential retention challenges
Living in Clarksville, TN
Clarksville sits along the Cumberland River in northwestern Tennessee, just outside the gates of Fort Campbell. With Austin Peay State University downtown and a steady military-community presence, this mid-sized city blends small-town accessibility with suburban growth, making it a practical landing spot for nurses seeking pace without big-city density.
- Metro price level · Clarksville area
- 9% below the national average
- BEA index 90.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,307/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $69,303/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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