Registered Nurse Critical Care Float

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Stepdown and Critical Care Float role in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The position involves executing care plans, clear clinical communication, and coordinating across disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include ALS and BLS certifications and TN RN licensure. The role offers a full-time daytime schedule with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Ascension’s Catholic

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification obtained before hire date.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire date.
• Registered Nurse license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Plan execution and oversight of care plans with focus on patient status.
• Clinical communication: translate orders and document outcomes for the team.
• Interdisciplinary liaison to prevent silos in treatment.
• Resource coordination adapting to evolving patient needs.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

BLS Provider

RN license - TN

Education

Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Specialty: Stepdown and Critical Care Float
• Schedule: Full-Time | Days

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Murfreesboro, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Specialty: Stepdown and Critical Care Float
• Schedule: Full-Time | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Plan Execution & Oversight: Actively implementing and adjusting care plans while keeping a constant pulse on the patient's status.
• Clinical Communication: Translating physician and nursing orders into action and documenting outcomes for the rest of the medical team.
• Interdisciplinary Liaison: Serving as the primary point of contact between different medical disciplines to prevent "silos" in treatment.
• Resource Coordination: Assessing the patient's evolving needs and pulling in the necessary healthcare team members to meet them.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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