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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.

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Ascension
Hiring organization
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 ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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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?

SAINT Thomas Rutherford Hospital · Murfreesboro, TN

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

See Murfreesboro, TN

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