New Graduate (RN) Saint Thomas Nurse Residency - Saint ...

Details Accepting Applications now for: Summer 2026 Cohort (May 2026 Grads) - Start Date July 20, 2026The Nurse Residency program is specifically designed for new Graduates and RNs with less than six months of experience in the Acute Care setting.Department: Acute Care (Medical/Surgical) Critical Care (ICU) Emergency Services (ED) Surgical Services (OR) ICU Stepdown Cardiac Women's Services Post SurgicalSchedule: Full Time (36 hours a week) Rotating Days, Nights, WeekendsFacility: Ascension St. Thomas RutherfordLocation: Murfreesboro, TNNEW-Student Loan Assistance AvailableAscension Saint Thomas Acute Care units offer accelerated pay progression for early-career Registered Nurses. Eligible RNs benefit from quarterly pay increases tied to your progress, allowing you to quickly move ahead in both your earnings and your career.Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreBenefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.Implement and monitor patient care plans.Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.Admit patients to NIC holding unit, performing assessments and completing required documentation per policy.Educate patient and family members regarding scheduled procedures and surrounding events.Follow established procedures for performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing and cardio versions.Thoroughly assess the patient and their history so that appropriate data can be acquired and appropriate testing can be performed.Notify proceduralist of findings that warrant attention prior to the procedures.Provide care to patients post procedure, implementing physician orders and readying patients for discharge or transfer to an impatient bed.Requirements 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.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.Additional Preferences No additional preferences.

Created: 2026-02-24