Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Lebanon, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Lebanon, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Murfreesboro, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Murfreesboro, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Lebanon, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Lebanon, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Murfreesboro, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Murfreesboro, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Franklin, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Franklin, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
We are interviewing candidates for our Same Day Surgery Nurse opening.
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
We are interviewing candidates for our Same Day Surgery Nurse opening.
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
Registered Nurse Diploma * Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 1 year of RN experience required. Surgical Services ...
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Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
Registered Nurse Diploma * Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 1 year of RN experience required. Surgical Services ...
Posted today
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Franklin, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Franklin, TN · On-site
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred. Benefits TriStar ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
Registered Nurse Diploma * Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 1 year of RN experience required. Surgical Services ...
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Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
Registered Nurse Diploma * Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date * At least 1 year of RN experience required. Surgical Services ...
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Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
We are interviewing candidates for our Same Day Surgery Nurse opening.
Posted today
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Nashville, TN · On-site
We are interviewing candidates for our Same Day Surgery Nurse opening.
Posted today
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Springfield, TN · On-site
As a Same Day Surgery Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Springfield, TN · On-site
As a Same Day Surgery Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse PRN
Springfield, TN · On-site
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Same Day Surgery Nurse PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse PRN
Springfield, TN · On-site
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Same Day Surgery Nurse PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center ...
As a Same Day Surgery Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...
As a Same Day Surgery Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Springfield, TN · On-site
As a Same Day Surgery Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse
Springfield, TN · On-site
As a Same Day Surgery Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...
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Chattanooga, TN · On-site
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Same Day Surgery Nurse PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is ...
Same Day Surgery Nurse PRN
Chattanooga, TN · On-site
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Same Day Surgery Nurse PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is ...
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$16.59 - $22.57
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$35.63 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$34.55 - $40.54
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The median wage is $41.32 / hr.
$40.54 - $46.53
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What is the difference between Day Surgery Nurse vs Operating Room Nurse?
| Aspect | Day Surgery Nurse | Operating Room Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Registered Nurse (RN) with perioperative training | Registered Nurse (RN) with perioperative or surgical certification |
| Work Environment | Ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics | Hospitals, surgical theaters |
| Employer & Industry | Outpatient surgical facilities, clinics | Hospitals, surgical units |
| Common Search/Comparison | Yes | Yes |
Day Surgery Nurses and Operating Room Nurses both provide perioperative care, but Day Surgery Nurses typically work in outpatient settings focusing on same-day procedures, while Operating Room Nurses work in hospital surgical theaters preparing patients for longer surgeries. Both roles require RN credentials and perioperative training, but their work environments and patient care scope differ.
What does a day surgery nurse do?
Day surgery nurses assist surgeons and other health care professionals with outpatient surgery procedures. They typically work in hospitals or outpatient surgery centers. Their job duties include setting up IVs, monitoring patients before and after surgery, and providing advice on home care after the patients are discharged. Because there is a rapid turnover of patients, day surgery nurses need to be able to adapt quickly and attend to the needs of each patient. To become a day surgery nurse, you need to have a bachelor’s in nursing and be a registered nurse. You may also be required to take specialized courses in ambulatory care.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 6 days ago
Job description
Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At TriStar Skyline Medical Center, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.
Job Summary and QualificationsPosition 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
- (RN) Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- At least 2 years of RN experience required. Surgical Services experience preferred.
TriStar Skyline Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Same Day Surgery Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About TriStar Skyline Medical Center
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Industry
Health care and social assistance
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Nashville, TN, US