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Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Stepdown, Night Shift (Shift Leader) - VUH

Nashville, TN, USFull-time2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Night shift shift leader providing direct nursing care and leadership on a 24-bed Cardiac Stepdown Unit for adult patients recovering from complex cardiac surgery.

Role type

Shift Leader (RN)

Builds

Patient care plans and safe recovery environments for post-cardiac surgery patients

Domain

Healthcare / Cardiac Surgery

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Cardiac patient assessment, care planning, patient education, clinical decision-making, team coordination, resource management

Preferred skills

Leadership coaching, evidence-based practice application, mentorship

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement care delivery for complex cardiac patients, guide and coach bedside nurses, evaluate patient progress towards goals, anticipate resource needs and prioritize work

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC with leadership duties