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Parkridge Medical Center

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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RNOperating RoomSurgeryPerioperative Care

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

What the posting states

Weekends, holidays, call
On-call is required during select non-business hours

About this role

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Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Circulator RN OR PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications Position Details: Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement On-call is required during select non-business hours What you will do in this role: Evaluate patients prior to surgery Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy Recognize and respond to patient emergencies Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Registered Nurse Diploma (RN) Registered Nurse

Requirements

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Registered Nurse Diploma
  • (RN) Registered Nurse

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Behavioral health services
  • Telemedicine services
  • Free counseling and referral services
  • Paid time off

About the employer

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Parkridge Medical Center
Community Hospital

You would be walking into Parkridge Medical Center on McCallie Avenue in Chattanooga, a large community hospital inside HCA’s Parkridge Health System that has sat on Modern Healthcare’s Top 100 list for eight years running. A $98 million patient tower…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Year-long HCA TriStar nurse residency with preceptor, simulations, and specialty tracks
  • $20,000 sign-on bonus posted for external Progressive Care Stepdown nurses
  • 401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay plus 10% off HCA stock ESPP

What reviewers flag

  • Local staff describe HCA-typical poor ratios and ongoing OR instrument problems
  • Only about 55% of employees report being satisfied with pay
  • Management and career-opportunity scores lag other review categories
residency-focusedHCA systemexpanding campusmixed reviewsspecialty immersioncommunity hospital

Living in Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga sits along the Tennessee River, framed by the Appalachian foothills. The revitalized Southside district and Walnut Street Bridge give the city a walkable, outdoorsy feel. Nurses relocating here find mid-size affordability, a growing medical corridor, and easy weekend access to trails, rivers, and mountain overlooks.

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Metro price level · Chattanooga area
91.5
8% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,256/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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