Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Ascension
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
About this role
Skills for this role
Requirements
- Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Patient monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Critical & intensive care
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Parental leave
About the employer
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…
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.
Living in Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro sits in the heart of Middle Tennessee, roughly 35 miles southeast of Nashville. Home to Middle Tennessee State University and the Stones River Greenway, it blends college-town energy with Civil War history and steady suburban growth—appealing for nurses who want proximity to Nashville without big-city living.
- Metro price level · Murfreesboro area
- 96.3
- 4% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,481/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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