Preferred: Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse credentials
BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire preferred
Ability to practice at the top of your scope
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a team of physicians, APPs, and residents
Conduct daily multi-disciplinary rounding in a 32-bed ICU
Utilize 24/7 inpatient MD support for patient care
Engage in multiple procedure opportunities
Provide comprehensive care in a high-acuity environment
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition and ongoing professional development
Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being
Parental leave and adoption assistance
Optional legal and pet insurance available
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Schedule: Full time, rotating days & nights, 11-12 shifts/month, 12 hr shift
Includes malpractice with tail coverage
How you'll make an impact in this role
Team Environment: Work with a highly collaborative team of physicians, APPs, and residents.
Experience Required: Seeking candidates with 3+ years of experience in Pulmonary / Critical Care in Advanced Nursing.
Clinical Focus: Daily multi-disciplinary rounding in a 32-bed mixed med-surg ICU.
Support: 24/7 inpatient MD support.
Practice Scope: Ability to practice at the top of your scope with multiple procedure opportunities.
About the Hospital
Modern 407-bed facility: Opened in 2010 with a newly renovated, 16-suite operating room.
Strategic location: Situated on a 68-acre campus in Tennessee's fastest-growing county, with easy access to Nashville-area amenities.
Major $110M expansion: Currently adding 36 high-acuity beds, 18 new CCU beds, additional NICU bassinets, and new post-surgery bays.
Renowned care: Strong reputation for Women's Services (Level II NICU) and a well-established heart surgery program.
Academic partner: Collaborates with UTHSC to train medical residents across multiple specialties, including internal medicine and general surgery.
High-acuity focus: Features a 50-bed mixed med-surg Critical Care Unit (CCU) supporting multidisciplinary, comprehensive care.
Why Providers Choose Ascension
Physician-led, collaborative culture
Long-term practice stability
National network with local autonomy
Mission-centered care rooted in service
Ambient listening AI technology
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
None Required.
Preferred Credential(s):
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Nurse Practitioner.
Registered Nurse.
Education
Master's degree of Nursing required.
Work Experience
None required.
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
Team Environment: Work with a highly collaborative team of physicians, APPs, and residents.
Experience Required: Seeking candidates with 3+ years of experience in Pulmonary / Critical Care in Advanced Nursing.
Clinical Focus: Daily multi-disciplinary rounding in a 32-bed mixed med-surg ICU.
Support: 24/7 inpatient MD support.
Practice Scope: Ability to practice at the top of your scope with multiple procedure opportunities.
About the Hospital
Modern 407-bed facility: Opened in 2010 with a newly renovated, 16-suite operating room.
Strategic location: Situated on a 68-acre campus in Tennessee's fastest-growing county, with easy access to Nashville-area amenities.
Major $110M expansion: Currently adding 36 high-acuity beds, 18 new CCU beds, additional NICU bassinets, and new post-surgery bays.
Renowned care: Strong reputation for Womenâs Services (Level II NICU) and a well-established heart surgery program.
Academic partner: Collaborates with UTHSC to train medical residents across multiple specialties, including internal medicine and general surgery.
High-acuity focus: Features a 50-bed mixed med-surg Critical Care Unit (CCU) supporting multidisciplinary, comprehensive care.
Why Providers Choose Ascension
Physician-led, collaborative culture
Long-term practice stability
National network with local autonomy
Mission-centered care rooted in service
Ambient listening AI technology
Qualifications
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
None Required.
Preferred Credential(s):
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Nurse Practitioner.
Registered Nurse.
Education
Master's degree of Nursing required.
Work Experience
None required.
About Ascension
Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
