Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN, seeks a compassionate RN for the Cardiovascular Telemetry department. This full-time night-shift role delivers expert nursing care with a focus on safety and patient experience.

You will monitor patients in real time, coordinate with hospitalists, cardiologists, and NPs, and perform advanced skills including cardiac drip titration and ACLS protocols. You will guide patients through discharge with clarity and confidence.

Qualifications

• BLS providers must be obtained within 30 days of hire; AHA or Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current compact-state license prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care aligned with safety standards.
• Monitor and communicate real-time patient status to care team.
• Coordinate care across hospitalists, cardiologists, and NPs to provide seamless patient experience.
• Execute cardiac drip titration and ACLS protocols for high-acuity patients.
• Manage the full discharge process with clear transitions for patients and families.

Skills

BLS Certification

RN Licensure

Cardiac Telemetry

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Cardiovascular Telemetry
• Schedule: Full-Time | Nights

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Murfreesboro, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Cardiovascular Telemetry
• Schedule: Full-Time | Nights

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, ensuring every intervention aligns with the highest safety standards and organizational protocols.
• Monitor and communicate real-time patient status to the care team, enabling swift, life-saving clinical decisions.
• Coordinate care efforts across multiple specialties, acting as the central hub between hospitalists, cardiologists, and NPs to provide a seamless, high-quality patient experience.
• Execute advanced clinical skills, including cardiac drip titration and ACLS protocols, to provide expert-level support for our most high-acuity patients.
• Manage the full discharge process, ensuring patients and families transition from the unit with clarity and confidence.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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