Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical

About the role

Starr Regional Medical Center 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 Registered Nurse (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. The Med Surge unit is a fast‑paced, rewarding environment where RNs and LPNs are empowered to grow, lead, and make a difference every day. Our team values collaboration, supports professional development, and recognizes the vital role nurses play in delivering exceptional patient care.

Patient populations served: neonate, infant, early childhood, late childhood, adolescent, young adult, middle adult, older adult.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem‑solving.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role‑specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.

Required Skills: Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision, ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required at time of hire; ACLS, PALS, Handle with Care preferred.

Licenses: Active Tennessee RN license (single‑state or compact) required; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.

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 with 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.

Pay

$15,000 sign‑on bonus available for qualified applicants (in addition to base compensation).

Schedule

Full‑time, days 7:00 am‑7:00 pm, rotating weekends.