Registered Nurse Manager Critical Care

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

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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 qualifications 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 adult critical care setting.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

• 50-bed ICU with the addition of 18 beds in the last 12-months to support rapidly growing service lines
• Significant growth in cardiac, neurosurgical and emergency service lines
• The manager position is well supported with dedicated Quality Practice Specialist, Operations Coordinator and two Assistant Nurse Managers

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.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays 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.