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Registered Nurse - Critical Care

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Ascension

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Eligibility
RNICU
Shift
Days

Posted Jul 29

The work and the unit

Unit
ICU
Specialty
Critical Care · ICU
Setting
Hospital
Explore staffing and support

Schedule and commitments

Shift
Days
Term
Permanent

Pay and benefits

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

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What's around it?

In Murfreesboro, TN· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

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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About this role

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Murfreesboro, TN
  • Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
  • Department: Critical Care Unit

Schedule

Part-time | Days

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How you'll make an impact in this role

Patient-Centered Care Coordination: Implement and monitor individualized care plans tailored to unique clinical needs, ensuring all interventions align with the patient’s personal goals and recovery strategy.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Advocacy: Serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, and the care team to facilitate seamless communication and advocate for high-quality, aligned care.

Clinical Monitoring & Execution: Provide high-standard clinical support by accurately assessing health status, documenting changes, and executing physician orders with precision to support the overall treatment strategy.

Continuity of Care & Discharge Planning: Lead comprehensive discharge and transition efforts, empowering patients and their support networks to move confidently toward the next stage of healing.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

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.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Application details and notices

Equal employment opportunity employer

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.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • 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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