Registered Nurse ICU Stepdown

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas West
Department: ICU
Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
A comprehensive health coverage plan including 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

Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care that supports patient safety, comfort, and positive health outcomes.
Develop and manage individualized care plans, closely monitoring patient progress and adjusting care to meet changing needs.
Communicate patient updates clearly with physicians and the care team to ensure timely decisions and seamless care delivery.
Cookordination care across disciplines, bringing together providers, therapists, and support staff to create a smooth and effective patient experience.
Guide discharge planning, helping patients and families transition safely from hospital to home or the next level of care.

Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: 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.
  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.

Note: 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.