New Graduate Nurse Residency

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West

Department: Acute Care, Post Surgical, Emergency Services (ED), Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), Cardiac Stepdown, Surgical Services (OR)

Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating Days, Nights, Weekends

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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.

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

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Accepting applications for the Fall Cohort 2026 with a start date of October 26, 2026
• 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.

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.
• 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.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Qualifying candidates should graduate by August 2026.