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Registered Nurse PACU Recovery

Ascension Health

Murfreesboro, TNFull-time$84–119K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$84–119K/yr
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Tennessee Or Compact RN LicenseAdvanced Life Support Or BLS Or PALS

Job overview

The Registered Nurse PACU Recovery role at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford provides direct nursing care in the PACU. The nurse executes physician orders and clinical protocols, coordinates care plans with the multidisciplinary team, shares updates on patient condition, and collaborates on discharge needs and transitions to the next stage of recovery. The schedule is full-time days in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Nursing CareCare CoordinationDischarge Planning

Qualifications

Tennessee or Compact RN LicenseAdvanced Life Support or BLS or PALSNursing Diploma or Professional Licensure

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

● Location: Murfreesboro, TN

● Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

● Department: PACU

● Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

● Deliver high-quality direct nursing care by executing physician orders and clinical protocols to ensure every patient receives safe, evidence-based treatment.

● Serve as the central clinical coordinator for the multidisciplinary team, managing the implementation of care plans and providing real-time updates on patient condition.

● Facilitate a seamless transition through the healthcare system by assessing discharge needs and collaborating with the team to prepare patients for their next stage of recovery.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

● 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.

One of 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.

● BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

● Pediatric 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.

Education:

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

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

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 99,000+ 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.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) 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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Min Salary: 84060.91

Max Salary 118668.99

How this job compares

Set against the 55,866 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$84–119K/yr
  • Tennessee median$77–106K/yr66 salary ranges
  • US median$82–110K/yr4,383 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $101K, is 11% above the Tennessee median midpoint ($92K) — in the top quarter of Registered Nurse salary ranges in Tennessee.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,196 open Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee and 55,866 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (27,284 postings).
Education
4,445 of the 55,866 open Registered Nurse jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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