Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital
Rehab center in Nashville, TN
- 40 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 5 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 7 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 18, 2026Sources
The short version
Staff reviews describe a clean, modern building with current therapy and rehabilitation equipment.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2026-03-28Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 6 of 7 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
The posted benefit detail is sign-on money on full-time nights: $15,000 for RN House Supervisor, $8,000 for rehab LPN, $1,000 for rehab CNA.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$15,000.00
RN House Supervisor, full-time nights sign-on bonus
As of 2026-09-18
- Sign-on bonus
$8,000.00
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation, full-time nights sign-on bonus
As of 2026-09-18
- Sign-on bonus
$1,000.00
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Rehabilitation, full-time nights sign-on bonus
As of 2026-09-18
Units hiring now
- RehabDays 3 · Nights 36 open
- Wound careDays 11 open
Rehabilitation
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital · Nashville, TN
40-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing care under RN supervision with interdisciplinary team planning and specialized rehab interventions.
Sources
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital · Nashville, TNAs of 2026-09-18
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Facility and Equipment
- Staff note that the facility is clean, modern, and well-equipped with innovative therapy and rehabilitation technology.
Sources
As of 2026-03-28Source: glassdoor.com- Management and Leadership
- Reviewers express frustration with leadership accessibility, claiming management provides minimal support and pressures staff over admission metrics.
Sources
As of 2026-03-28Source: glassdoor.com- Caseload Appropriateness
- Therapy staff felt pressured by quotas and stated some admitted patients were better suited for skilled nursing facilities rather than inpatient rehab.
Sources
As of 2025-03-05Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Turnover and Compensation
- Reviews cite below-average base compensation and noticeable staff turnover across clinical departments.
Sources
As of 2026-02-03Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviewers describe below-average base pay and visible turnover, and say leadership is hard to reach while pressing staff on admission numbers — worth asking about directly in your interview.
Sources
As of 2026-02-03 · 2026-03-28Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Nashville, TN
Nashville pairs a cost of living roughly 4% below the national average with distinct neighborhood pockets. Trade hospital shifts for high-rise living in The Gulch, restored townhomes in Germantown, or bungalows across East Nashville. While average city rents hover around $1,741, close-in Salemtown or suburban Donelson offer budget-friendly landings without sacrificing off-duty ease.
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- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 96.3 (100 = national)
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Common questions
Does Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital hire new grads?
2 of 7 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 5 of 7 roles, up to $15,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 7 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts and 3 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (6) and wound care (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Rehabilitation
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- CNA
- Night shift
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Rehabilitation
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Day shift
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Rehabilitation
Posted last week
- CNA
- Night shift
- Per diem
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Rehabilitation
Posted 2 weeks ago
- Sign-on bonus
- CNA
- Day shift
Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care
Posted last week
- RN
- Day shift
Nurse Manager (RN) Rehabilitation
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ascension-Saint-Thomas-Rehabilitation-Hospital-Reviews-E9285672.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-03-28
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