Charge Nurse & Cardiac Recovery Lead (Evenings)

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance (Vocare)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN, seeks a full-time evening shift Registered Nurse for Med Surg. You will provide charge nurse leadership, coordinate patient assignments, and lead recovery care after Cardiac/IR/EP procedures while ensuring safety and protocol compliance.

You will monitor real-time patient status, coordinate care across disciplines, and oversee discharge planning to ensure families transition with clarity and confidence.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire.
• RN license required prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse leadership and coordinates nursing staff and patient assignments.
• Leads specialized recovery care after Cardiac, IR, and EP procedures with strict safety standards.
• Monitors post-procedural recovery in real-time and communicates clinical shifts to the care team.
• Acts as central advocate between disciplines to ensure smooth care journeys for inpatients and outpatients.
• Manages the full discharge process with clear, confident patient/family transitions.

Skills

Charge nurse leadership

Patient assignment coordination

Clinical resource on unit

Post-procedure recovery monitoring

Discharge planning

Education

Diploma in nursing (accredited school/college)

RN licensure (Tennessee)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN, seeks a full-time evening shift Registered Nurse for Med Surg. You will provide charge nurse leadership, coordinate patient assignments, and lead recovery care after Cardiac/IR/EP procedures while ensuring safety and protocol compliance.

You will monitor real-time patient status, coordinate care across disciplines, and oversee discharge planning to ensure families transition with clarity and confidence.