Registered Nurse MedSurg

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a registered nurse for a full-time night shift in Med Surg to lead patient-centered care journeys and collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality clinical support.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary coordination, accurate documentation, and empowering patients through discharge planning and instruction for safe transitions home.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer date
• RN license in TN or compact state for multi-state recognition before hire date

Responsibilities

• Lead patient-centered care journeys by designing and monitoring plans that prioritize clinical excellence and personal dignity.
• Serve as central communication hub across medical disciplines to ensure a unified care team and advocate for patient safety through precise assessments and documentation.
• Execute complex treatment strategies and provide daily clinical support as a high-level partner to physicians.
• Lead comprehensive discharge planning to empower patients and families for continued recovery and holistic health after discharge.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Advocacy

Care planning

Education

RN license inTN or compact state

Nursing diploma

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Murfreesboro, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Med Surg
• Schedule: Full-time | Night

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Patient-Centered Care Leadership: Lead individualized care journeys by designing and monitoring plans that prioritize clinical excellence and personal dignity, ensuring interventions meet each patient's unique needs.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination & Advocacy: Serve as the central communication hub across medical disciplines to ensure a unified care team, while proactively advocating for patient safety through precise assessments and documentation.
• Clinical Execution & Physician Partnership: Execute complex treatment strategies and life‑saving interventions with precision, acting as a high‑level partner to physicians in delivering daily clinical support.
• Discharge Planning & Empowerment: Lead comprehensive transition planning to empower patients and families, providing the necessary tools and confidence for continued recovery and holistic health after discharge.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

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

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