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Registered Nurse CDU

Nashville, Tennessee

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RNCardiacCardiology

Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

What the posting states

Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends required

About this role

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Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Note and carry out physician and nursing orders. Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Location: Nashville, TN. Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West. Department: Cardiac Decision Unit. Schedule: Weekend Option | Part-Time.

Skills for this role

Direct nursing careCare plan implementationPatient condition monitoringCare coordinationDischarge planningPatient treatmentCardiology

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • Nursing Diploma
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • Experience working with cardiac care patients
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Patient condition reporting
  • Overseeing healthcare discharge planning

Benefits

  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • 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
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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
4% below the national average
BEA index 96.3 (100 = national)

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

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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