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Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 14

License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Licenses: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days
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Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
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More about Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski
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Situated among the rolling, green hills of southern Middle Tennessee, the historic town of Pulaski combines old-fashioned southern charm with warm hospitality to create a family-friendly community.
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The Hospital
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STRHS – Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices.
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EEOC Statement

Preferred

Education
Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
Experience
One-year previous experience preferred.

What it pays

The workplace

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski’s careers page.

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  • Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Job Type: Full-Time | Night
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to eligible applicants

Schedule

3x12, Days (7p-7a), Rotating Weekends Your experience matters Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a n ICU RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® .

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Southern TN Regional Health System Pulaski Intensive Care Unit is a great place to work because of the strong, collaborative team culture where staff genuinely support one another. Leadership is approachable, engaged, and consistently advocates for staff, creating an environment where nurses feel valued, heard, and empowered to grow.

This combination makes coming to work rewarding even in a high acuity setting. How you'll contribute

An ICU RN who excels in this role

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.

In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should have an Active Tennessee license (single-state or compact) and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. Additional requirements include:

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 90 days of hire, Handle With Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire, Basic Arrhythmia course within 90 days of hire. Required

Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Experience

One-year previous experience preferred. Licenses: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire

Education

Associate's degree required. BSN preferred. More about Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski Situated among the rolling, green hills of southern Middle Tennessee, the historic town of Pulaski combines old-fashioned southern charm with warm hospitality to create a family-friendly community.

The Hospital STRHS – Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices. The Community Conveniently located just 60 miles south of Nashville and 50 miles north of Huntsville, Pulaski and Giles County have become the location of choice for many major business and industrial interests, including six Fortune 500 companies and two Fortune 100 companies.

The area is also home to University of Tennessee Southern and the Here's the Beef Festival. Nearby Lynnville has a large historic district, including an old-fashioned soda shoppe, general store, gift shop, and craft and antique shops. And Milky Way Farm – built by the founder of the Mars Candy Company – is a Tudor Revival home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Seven community parks offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Sharewood Park features a community playground and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts, family movie nights, theater productions and more. Sam Davis Park boasts one of the best non-college football and baseball facilities in the state.

And a wealth of water sports, hiking, camping, lodging and more can be found at nearby David Crockett Park and Joe Wheeler State Park and Resort.

EEOC Statement

"Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

What's around it?

In Pulaski, TN

Pulaski, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$835/mo
Household income
$48,538/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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