<p>Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is recruiting a Registered Nurse (RN) 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 feeds into one of the region's most comprehensive acute care hospitals, recognized by major commercial payers for quality of care and accredited by The Joint Commission. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for eligible candidates, making this a strong opportunity for experienced Med-Surg nurses ready to practice within a multi-specialty academic-affiliated environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>479-bed full-service acute care hospital with a broad spectrum of inpatient medical-surgical volume</li> <li>Multi-disciplinary care coordination model — RNs develop and modify individualized plans of care from admission through discharge</li> <li>Direct responsibility for assessing, planning, and implementing clinical care for assigned patients on a per-shift basis</li> <li>Supervisory accountability for delegated care staff at the unit level, with accountability to the CNO for quality, safety, and resource management</li> <li>ACLS required within 3 months of hire for Med/Surg/Tele RNs — reflects the acuity and telemetry-capable nature of the unit</li> <li>Centers of Excellence on campus: Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center</li> <li>Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs — active teaching environment</li> <li>Recognized for quality by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna; Joint Commission accredited</li> <li>Supporting service lines on campus include ED, ICU, Stepdown, OR/PACU, Same Day Surgery, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, L&D, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, Behavioral Health, and NICU</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Active RN licensure or permit in the state of Tennessee (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>BLS certification required upon hire</li> <li>ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire for Med/Surg/Tele unit placement</li> <li>Comfort with multi-patient assignment, care plan development, and delegation of care to support staff</li> <li>Ability to perform procedures specific to the Med-Surg specialty service area and document accurately in all patient records</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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 metro area provides strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and in the surrounding Mid-South region. For clinicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets, Memphis delivers urban amenities, a genuine sense of community, and a healthcare ecosystem anchored by major academic and regional medical centers.</p>