Registered Nurse Critical Care

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Ascension in Nashville, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Unit. Full-time, day shift with sign-on bonus. The role emphasizes assessing patient needs, coordinating care with physicians, and ensuring safe discharge planning.

Required licensure as an RN (TN Board of Nursing or compact-state), plus ALS and BLS within specified windows. Diploma in nursing or equivalent licensure is required at hire.

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) required within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS Provider required within 1 month of hire date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed by Tennessee Board of Nursing or compact-state license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and emotional needs and deliver timely interventions.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans and track progress.
• Coordinate care across physicians and care team for seamless treatment.
• Communicate patient updates and execute treatment plans per provider guidance.
• Prepare patients and families for discharge and coordinate next steps.

Skills

ALS

Patient care

Communication

Education

Diploma from accredited nursing program

RN licensure or multi-state Compact

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN

• Facility: Saint Thomas West

• Department: Critical Care Unit

• Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift

• Sign-on bonus: Available

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assess patients’ physical and emotional needs and deliver timely interventions that support recovery and positive health outcomes.

• Develop and manage individualized care plans, closely tracking patient progress and adjusting care as conditions change.

• Coordinate care across physicians and the broader care team to ensure patients receive seamless, well-organized treatment.

• Communicate patient updates and carry out treatment plans to keep care accurate, timely, and aligned with provider guidance.

• Prepare patients and families for discharge, providing education and coordinating next steps to support a safe transition home or to the next level of care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• 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

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 law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 40.98

Max Salary 57.86