Staff Nurse - Emergency & Trauma*

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• Job Title: Staff Nurse - Emergency & Trauma*
• Department: Emergency Room
• Full/Part Time: Full
• Req Number: UHS-31270

Position Summary:

The RN is responsible for delegating, coordinating, and managing all aspects of nursing care provided to our patients and their families in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and respectful manner. The University of Tennessee Medical Center is passionate about providing excellent nursing care through the use of effective collaboration, evidenced based practice, multidisciplinary approaches, and it's commitment to ongoing professional development.

UT Medical Center offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• Relocation and retention bonus options

• Contribution of 5% of annual salary into retirement account

• Paid time off and extended sick leave accrual

• Annual pay for performance evaluations and much more

UT Medical Center Emergency Department is a level 1 Academic Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke and Cardiac center, that services 21 surrounding counties. UTMC ED sees approximately 94,000 patients per year.

Two ED educators oversee the ED nurse residency program. Applicants will receive an extensive orientation in our ED sim lab to prepare them to care for the most complex patients. We provide education and ongoing training/certification in trauma, Stroke, and Cardiac care. This includes BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, and NRP.

Dedicated ancillary and support services include the Unit Council, Educators, Team Leaders, Chaplains, Pharmacy, Social workers, and Peer Navigators.

We strive to maintain a welcoming, cohesive, collaborative team of friendly and knowledgeable Nurses, Techs, and Providers.

If you are looking to maximize your nursing skills and knowledge, we offer a fast paced, exciting career opportunity providing cutting edge medical care and services. We are looking for motivated, compassionate team members to provide patient and family centered care.

Position Qualification:

Bachelors degree (BSN) or ASN

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Tennessee