Surgical ICU Nurse

Competitive Sign-On Bonus available for all qualified candidates!

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Surgical ICU Nurse today with Parkridge Medical Center.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits (Eligibility for benefits may vary by location).

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice, maintains a safe therapeutic environment, identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient, plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, participates in performance improvement activities, and provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.

When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day‑to‑day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. They make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff, serve as role models and clinical resources for the staff, and respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow‑up with physician, staff or patient issues.

• You will perform nursing assessments, diagnosis, care plan, and implementation of treatment for all assigned patients.
• You will perform initial triage evaluation and assign acuity level to patients.
• You will administer treatments, medications and procedures within scope of practice.
• You will participate in coordination of care with management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services.
• You will be responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation.

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensure:
  Current TN RN or Compact State License in state of residence.
• BLS obtained within 90 days of employment.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, rehabilitation, a state‑of‑the‑art neurosurgery program, OB‑GYN services, a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical ICU Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.