Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Medical-Surgical unit at its 479-bed full-service campus on Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. This is a direct patient care role on a unit that sits within a nationally recognized hospital system offering multiple Centers of Excellence, academic training affiliations, and a robust multidisciplinary care environment. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for eligible candidates, making this an immediately compelling opportunity for experienced Med-Surg RNs ready to advance their practice in a high-acuity, resource-rich setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 479-bed full-service acute care hospital with a broad inpatient Med-Surg census and multidisciplinary team structure
- Direct patient care role with per-shift accountability for assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized care plans
- Supervisory responsibility over delegated staff on the unit, with accountability to the CNO for quality, safety, and resource management
- Multidisciplinary care coordination model across nursing, medicine, and ancillary services
- Centers of Excellence on campus: Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint and Spine Center, Heart and Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center
- Surgical Services including a dedicated Center for Robotic Surgery — supporting complex post-surgical Med-Surg patient populations
- Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs
- Joint Commission accredited; recognized for quality by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna
- ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire for Med/Surg/Tele RNs — reflecting the acuity level of the unit
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred
- Active RN licensure or permit in the state of Tennessee required
- BLS certification required upon hire
- ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire (applicable to Med/Surg/Tele RNs)
- Comfort with per-shift clinical assessment, care plan development, nursing intervention delivery, and accurate clinical documentation across all assigned patient records
- Ability to perform procedures within the Med-Surg specialty service area
About the Community
Memphis, Tennessee sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River and offers a cost of living well below the national average alongside a rich cultural identity rooted in music, food, and history — home to Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and a thriving arts scene. The city provides access to strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and a growing healthcare and biomedical research corridor anchored by institutions including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Outdoor recreation along the Mississippi, proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains within a half-day's drive, and a warm climate year-round make Memphis a genuinely livable city for clinicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets.