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Registered Nurse ICU

Ascension

Nashville, Tennessee

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RNICUMICU

Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

About this role

Location: Nashville, TN. Facility: Saint Thomas West. Department: Medical ICU. Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift. Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care that supports patient safety, comfort, and positive health outcomes. Develop and manage individualized care plans, closely monitoring patient progress and adjusting care to meet changing needs. Communicate patient updates clearly with physicians and the care team to ensure timely decisions and seamless care delivery. Coordinate care across disciplines, bringing together providers, therapists, and support staff to create a smooth and effective patient experience. Guide discharge planning, helping patients and families transition safely from hospital to home or the next level of care.

Skills for this role

Patient condition reportingPatient comfortCritical & intensive carePatient safetyTransitional care planning in clinical case managementOverseeing care coordinationMultidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planningPatient progress monitoringCare plan implementationCare coordinationDischarge planningIndividualized care planning

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing
  • Current home state license for multi-state license recognition Compact State
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • RN License
  • Nursing Diploma
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition (Compact State)
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • Critical & intensive care
  • Night shift

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Parental leave

About the employer

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Ascension
Hiring organization

Ascension is one of the nation's leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. The organization has a national presence with hospitals…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • National presence with multiple hospitals and care sites across the country, offering potential for career mobility
  • Mission-driven organization with a clear commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved populations
  • Inclusive culture that recognizes and celebrates diverse talents and perspectives

What reviewers flag

  • Specific nurse feedback from review sites was not available in the provided research, limiting ability to identify documented challenges
  • Large Catholic health system may involve faith-based care policies that could influence clinical practice expectations
  • No specific information on nurse-to-patient ratios, compensation, or benefits was available from provided sources

Benefits: Ascension's own materials do not detail nurse-specific benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, or paid time off.

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Living in Nashville, TN

Nashville blends Southern charm with a booming healthcare industry, making it a magnet for traveling nurses. Live music spills from honky-tonks on Broadway, while Cumberland River greenways offer outdoor escapes. Beyond bachelorette-party stereotypes, neighborhoods like East Nashville serve up eclectic dining and community grit. It's a city where career growth and culture genuinely intersect.

Metro price level · Nashville area
96.3
4% below the national average

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities

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