University of Tennessee ER nurses

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Hello,

I am an ER nurse in a very busy hospital in central florida. I was wondering if I could get some insight on the ER in UTMC, as my husband and I are considering a transfer. I would like to know things like the pt to nurse ratio, shifts (three in a row or split), time off, benefits, pay, opportunities (such as extra certifications etc), is it usually adequately staffed, pt volume, etc.....

I have it pretty good where I work and I love what I do, but my hubby is in the military and can possibly get a transfer there.

Thanks in advance for any information that can be provided!

Cynthia :)

vbrown1977

13 Posts

Methodist South Hospital has a wonderful ER, it's not level 1, but you will see a variety of things. Also consider The Med.

NrsCyn2011

17 Posts

Specializes in ER.

Thanks for the heads up on other facilities. What is "The Med"? What is the pt volume there? I'm used to 500+ pts a shift (we've been known to get upwards if 600-needless to say we are VERY busy).

Thanks for responding to the thread and the info, I appreciate it.

Anonymous865

483 Posts

UTMC is in Knoxville, TN. Methodist South is in Memphis, TN. They're on opposite ends of a wide state.

Other hospitals in Knoxville are Parkwest Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional, and Methodist Medical Center (Oak Ridge). These are part of the Covenant Health System a private not-for-profit health system. I'm not a nurse, but have been a patient and have had family at those hospitals. Every employee I've encountered has appeared to be very happy. From a patient perspective people seem to enjoy their jobs. I haven't notice that same cheerfulness at other hospitals.

There are also some Tennova hospitals (owned by CHS which is being bought by HMA). I've heard a lot of complaints from employees at those hospitals. These are for profit hospitals.

NrsCyn2011

17 Posts

Specializes in ER.

Thank you! I'd be looking to go to the knoxville area. This is helpful in knowing what other hospitals are available.

Brad2019RN2b

14 Posts

I can tell you that I live about 40 minutes away from UTMC and they have a wonderful ER. It's one of the largest in the region with over 50 beds. They're also level 1 trauma and academic medical center. The staff there is wonderful and I've heard it's a wonderful place to work. They also are a Magnet hospital. Oh and they are about to renovate their ER in the near future. You can check out their website for more info.

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cjohnsonrn

25 Posts

Specializes in Emergency Room.

Hi, just thought I would say Hello! I live about an hour from UTMC. I work for Covenant Health. It's funny that you are thinking of moving to TN, and I am moving back to FL in the fall if all works out. UTMC is only hiring BSN, and making many of their ASN nurses get their BSN. I think they have to have a large percentage of their nurses have a BSN to maintain Magnet status. I know it is a great place to work. I would be there if it wasn't over an hour drive. Hope you like it up here. I regret moving here all the time. It was a culture shock for me. I just need to be close to a beach! Of course, I am an hour from Knoxville and where I am there isn't much to do. It might have been different if I had chosen Knoxville. More things to do with the kids. Enjoy!

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