Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Overview:

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Knoxville

Schedule: PRN Days and Nights available

Nurse Patient Ratio: 3-5 based on acuity

SSH-Knoxville is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Flexible Scheduling: Minimum per diem requirement of 4 shifts in a 6-week period.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities:

• Receive admissions and/or transfers to the unit
• Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
• Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems
• Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry
• Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
• Competence in Rapid Response and code events
• Instruct and counsel patients/families
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid State RN License
• BLS is required at hire.
• ACLS is required at hire.

• Clinical experience