Registered Nurse Med Surg

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Retirement plans with employer match

Disability benefits

Job summary

Ascension is hiring for an Observation nurse in Nashville, TN. The role provides comprehensive nursing care to adult patients requiring observation during night shift, with close patient monitoring and timely interventions. Collaboration with the care team ensures efficient patient flow and safety.

Licensure as an RN in Tennessee is required, with BLS certification within 30 days. The position emphasizes patient education, discharge preparation, and coordination with physicians and other

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Tennessee (TN Board of Nursing) prior to hire date
• BLS provider certification within 30 days of hire (AHA or ARC)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on observation
• Perform ongoing assessments and cardiac/neurological monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for diagnostics, treatments, and patient throughput
• Educate patients and families on disease, medications, and discharge instructions

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Cardiac monitoring

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

We Are Hiring

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

Department: Observation

Schedule: Night shift l Full-time

What You Will Do

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to a diverse adult patient population requiring observation
• Performs ongoing assessments, cardiac and neurological monitoring, and timely interventions to ensure early detection of patient status changes.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and safe, efficient patient throughput.
• Educates patients and families on disease processes, medications, and discharge instructions to support continuity of care and prevent readmissions.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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.

Additional Preferences

• 6 months of acute care nursing experience preferred
• Must be willing to obtain the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.