Registered Nurse Med Surg
Deliver high-quality direct nursing care by executing physician orders and clinical protocols to ensure every patient receives safe, evidence-based treatment.
Posted Sep 19
- Shift and hours
- Days Schedule: Full-Time | Days
- Unit and setting
- Med Surg · Hospital Department: Med Surg
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full-Time | DaysFull-Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS Provider within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transferAfter hire · obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire
- Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Benefitsemployer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Benefitspro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- BenefitsAscension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Benefitsparental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
More benefits (15)
- Benefitsoptional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription coverage
- HSA/FSA options
- employer-matched 403(b)
- disability and life insurance
- PTO
- holidays
- Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
- reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- parental leave
- adoption assistance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- execute physician orders and clinical protocols to deliver direct nursing care Deliver high-quality direct nursing care by executing physician orders and clinical protocols to ensure every patient receives safe, evidence-based treatment.
- Day to day
- serve as central clinical coordinator for multidisciplinary team and manage care plans Serve as the central clinical coordinator for the multidisciplinary team, managing the implementation of care plans and providing real-time updates on patient condition.
- Day to day
- assess discharge needs and coordinate transitions of care Facilitate a seamless transition through the healthcare system by assessing discharge needs and collaborating with the team to prepare patients for their next stage of recovery.
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- SAINT Thomas Rutherford Hospital
- Address
- 1700 MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY, MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129
- CMS rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 366
About SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Your future role at a glance
- Location: Murfreesboro, TN
- Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
- Department: Med Surg
Schedule
Full-Time | Days
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 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.
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
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Deliver high-quality direct nursing care by executing physician orders and clinical protocols to ensure every patient receives safe, evidence-based treatment. Serve as the central clinical coordinator for the multidisciplinary team, managing the implementation of care plans and providing real-time updates on patient condition. Facilitate a seamless transition through the healthcare system by assessing discharge needs and collaborating with the team to prepare patients for their next stage of recovery.
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.
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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What's around it?
Murfreesboro, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,481/mo
- Household income
- $80,108/yr, all local households, not nurse pay