Acute Trauma Surgical Nurse
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Emergency Medicine
Description
Tri Star Summit Medical Center is proud to receive the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence designation for our commitment to a positive work environment and staff well-being! We're honored to be the only hospital in Tennessee currently holding this distinction.Nights: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation available too
Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Tri Star Summit Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as an Acute Surgical Nurse and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.
Summit is the busiest level 3 trauma hospital in Tennessee. In this position you will be working in a 33 bed Acute Trauma Surgical Unit that primarily cares for pre and post-surgical patients. We also have Wound Care and Physical Therapy departments located here. We care for General, GI, Urology, Orthopedic, Spine, Podiatry, and Plastics.
This position will provide a great pathway for nurses that are interested in growing into an OR/PACU position, float pool, inpatient rehab, PCU, ICU, ER, or even educator roles or leadership positions.
Benefits
Tri Star Summit 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 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.
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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Tri Star Summit Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care.
Apply today for our Acute Trauma Surgical Unit opportunity.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Acute Trauma Surgical Unit Nurse
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.
What you will do in this role:
Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and…
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