Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown Float

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Cardiac Stepdown Float team. You will implement and monitor patient care plans, coordinate care across disciplines, and carry out physician and nursing orders.

This full‑time, day shift role requires Tennessee RN licensure, ACLS, BLS, and a nursing diploma or equivalent. Ascension offers comprehensive benefits, tuition support, and opportunities for growth within a mission‑driven health system.

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support certification required.
• BLS within 1 month of hire date.
• RN credential for Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Coordinates care across disciplines with the healthcare team.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's care needs with the healthcare team.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

BLS Provider

RN Licensure

Education

Nursing Diploma or Licensure

Job description

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's care needs with members of the healthcare team

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Department: Cardiac Stepdown Float
• Schedule: Day | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's care needs with members of the healthcare team

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s)

• Advanced Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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