<p>Saint Francis Hospital – Bartlett is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Medical/Surgical unit at its 196-bed full-service acute care campus in Bartlett, Tennessee. This is a direct patient care role on a unit that operates within a hospital recognized for top-tier quality and safety — including a Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Score and Chest Pain Center Accreditation. The position carries a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible candidates and offers a structured path for clinical advancement within a well-resourced community hospital 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 (PTO)</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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>196-bed full-service acute care hospital opened in 2004, serving the greater Bartlett and Memphis metro region</li> <li>Med/Surg unit with telemetry capability; RNs in this department are required to obtain ACLS certification within 3 months of hire</li> <li>Dedicated 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit on campus, supporting complex post-surgical Med/Surg patient populations</li> <li>Comprehensive service lines including 24-hour emergency department, critical care/ICU, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy, and same-day surgery</li> <li>Cardiac infrastructure includes Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, and Cardiac Care unit — supporting high-acuity referral volume to the Med/Surg floor</li> <li>American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award recipient</li> <li>Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care</li> <li>Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score — a nationally recognized marker of patient safety excellence</li> <li>Multidisciplinary care model: RNs coordinate patient care across disciplines, develop and modify individualized plans of care, and supervise delegated staff on a per-shift basis</li> <li>RN accountable to CNO for quality, safety, clinical competency, and appropriate resource utilization</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/Telemetry RNs</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care for an assigned patient caseload across a full shift</li> <li>Comfort with supervising and delegating to support staff at the unit level</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bartlett is a consistently top-ranked suburb of Memphis, Tennessee — known for its highly rated public schools, low crime rates, and strong sense of community, making it a natural draw for healthcare professionals with families. The Memphis metro area offers a rich cultural scene, world-class barbecue, live music, and professional sports, while Bartlett itself provides a quieter, residential quality of life with easy access to all urban amenities. Tennessee's lack of a state income tax is a meaningful financial advantage, and the region's cost of living remains well below national averages for comparable metro areas.</p>