BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
Registered Nurse credential from the Tennessee Board of Nursing required before hire.
Advanced Life Support certification within 180 days if working in adult critical care.
3 years of nursing experience required.
1 year of leadership experience required.
Responsibilities
Lead nursing resources and workflows in a fast-paced Critical Care environment.
Build a resilient, high-performing ICU unit through strategic hiring and training.
Implement quality monitoring and evidence-based policies for regulatory compliance.
Act as a vital link between physicians, families, and staff for complex care management.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription options.
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and life insurance.
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Ascension-paid tuition and ongoing professional development.
Employee Assistance Program and stress management resources.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
Optional legal and pet insurance, plus transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Department: Critical Care Unit
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
Sign-on Bonus: Up to $20,000.00
How you'll make an impact in this role
Direct High-Acuity Operations: Lead nursing resources and workflows in a fast-paced Critical Care environment, ensuring the team is equipped to deliver life-saving interventions and seamless patient care.
Mentor an Elite Clinical Team: Build a resilient, high-performing ICU unit through strategic hiring, specialized training, and continuous coaching focused on advanced critical care competencies.
Elevate Care Standards: Implement rigorous quality monitoring and evidence-based policies to maintain strict regulatory compliance and optimize patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
Foster Collaborative Excellence: Act as a vital link between physicians, families, and staff to manage complex care plans and maintain a supportive, high-satisfaction environment for patients and providers alike.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
One or more of the following:
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. Required if working in an adult critical care setting.
Education:
Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience 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
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact in this role
Direct High-Acuity Operations: Lead nursing resources and workflows in a fast-paced Critical Care environment, ensuring the team is equipped to deliver life-saving interventions and seamless patient care.
Mentor an Elite Clinical Team: Build a resilient, high-performing ICU unit through strategic hiring, specialized training, and continuous coaching focused on advanced critical care competencies.
Elevate Care Standards: Implement rigorous quality monitoring and evidence-based policies to maintain strict regulatory compliance and optimize patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
Foster Collaborative Excellence: Act as a vital link between physicians, families, and staff to manage complex care plans and maintain a supportive, high-satisfaction environment for patients and providers alike.
Qualifications
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
One or more of the following:
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. Required if working in an adult critical care setting.
Education:
Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience 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.
