Senior Nursing Projects Manager - Neonatal Services
Vanderbilt Health
Nashville, Tennessee
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Posted Aug 9, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026
What the posting states
- Patient load & staffing
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5–1:6
About this role
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Requirements
- Registered Nurse with BSN
- RN License
- Project and Program Management experience
- 3 years' experience (required qualifications)
- 5 years experience level (position qualifications)
- Master's degree (position qualifications)
- Certifications highly preferred: CPN, PMP, CNML, or NE-BC
Benefits
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and/or vision plan
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
About the employer
You are looking at Vanderbilt Health in Shelbyville, Tennessee—part of a nonprofit academic system headquartered in Nashville with seven hospitals, more than 1,700 licensed beds, and over 180 clinics. If you are a new graduate, the clearest door in is…
What reviewers appreciate
- ANCC-accredited-with-distinction Nurse Residency with multiple adult specialty tracks
- Benefits and 403b matching start day one for nurse residents
- Relocation assistance and Move to Nashville residency incentive for those who qualify
What reviewers flag
- 2025 announcement of up to 650 layoffs and a $300M-plus budget cut (mainly research, admin, support)
- Student loan repayment amount is not fully stated
- Shelbyville often means commuting toward Murfreesboro or Nashville for broader options
Living in Nashville, TN
Nashville blends Southern charm with a booming healthcare industry, making it a magnet for traveling nurses. Live music spills from honky-tonks on Broadway, while Cumberland River greenways offer outdoor escapes. Beyond bachelorette-party stereotypes, neighborhoods like East Nashville serve up eclectic dining and community grit. It's a city where career growth and culture genuinely intersect.
- Metro price level · Nashville area
- 96.3
- 4% below the national average
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities
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- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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