Registered Nurse (RN) Post Surgical/Ortho

Registered Nurse (RN) Post Surgical/Ortho

Shift: Full Time, Days

10,000 Sign on Bonus

Your Experience Matters

Highpoint Health – Sumner is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Join the Post Surgical/Ortho team at Highpoint Health Sumner, where you’ll help patients through an important stage of recovery following surgery or orthopedic care. The Sumners Post Surgical/Ortho Unit at Highpoint Health is a 24-bed unit specializing in the care of adult and adolescent patients who have undergone various surgical procedures. This unit is dedicated to providing exceptional post-surgical care across all types of surgeries, including general surgery, orthopedic procedures, and colectomies. As an RN, you’ll work alongside a collaborative care team to manage patient needs, promote safe mobility, and support each patient’s progress toward recovery and returning home. This is a great opportunity for a nurse who enjoys hands-on care, teamwork, and seeing the difference they make in a patient’s recovery journey.

How you’ll contribute

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to post-surgical and orthopedic patients.
• Complete patient assessments, monitor recovery, and respond to changes in condition.
• Manage pain and support patients with mobility and other recovery goals.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Collaborate with providers, therapy, and other care team members to coordinate individualized care.
• Educate patients and families on recovery, safety, and discharge needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation while promoting patient safety and quality outcomes.

What we are looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
• Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift (On call required)

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Amanda by email: Amanda.Sanchez@lifepointhealth.net

More about Highpoint Sumner

Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167-bed hospital located in Gallatin, TN and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Sumner is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.