Registered Nurse Med Surg General Surgery

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) employer match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced RN for night shift, full-time. You will deliver skilled nursing care to adults with complex GI and vascular needs, monitor patient status, and collaborate with the care team to drive recovery milestones.

Responsibilities include interpreting orders, coordinating care transitions, and educating patients and families for a smooth home-going process. A TN RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date
• Registered Nurse credentialed by TN Board of Nursing
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct nursing care for adults with GI and vascular needs.
• Communicate real-time patient conditions to the care team for swift decisions.
• Translate physician orders into clinical actions and milestones.
• Lead discharge planning and education for a safe transition home.

Education

Nursing Diploma

TN Nursing License

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

• Specialty: General Surgery

• Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver high-quality, direct nursing care for adult patients with complex GI and Vascular needs, ensuring every action aligns with the highest safety standards.

• Monitor and communicate real-time patient conditions to the care team, enabling swift clinical decisions and personalized adjustments to care plans.

• Execute physician and nursing orders with precision, ensuring medical interventions are translated into tangible recovery milestones.

• Prepare patients and their families for a successful transition home by leading comprehensive discharge planning and education.

What minimum requirements you’ll 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

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: 35.97

Max Salary 50.77