Cardiology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

We Are Hiring

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time weekends

Productivity incentives: $1,500 CME allowance + 5 dedicated CME days

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What You Will Do

This weekend-dedicated inpatient position offers a streamlined clinical focus: manage inpatient care, rounding, and admissions during peak hospital weekend hours, and enjoy 4 to 5 completely uninterrupted days off every single week. It is the ultimate schedule for clinicians seeking maximum schedule autonomy, work-life balance, or time for personal pursuits.

Join an established team of 13 physicians and 11 APP's Call structure: N/A Practice setting: inpatient Employed position within a nonprofit health system Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiology Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

Conduct inpatient daily rounding, consultations, admissions, and discharges for adult acute care patients.

Formulate co-managed patient treatment plans alongside nursing, case management, and specialty services.

About the Facility

• 251-bed hospital
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
• Ambient listening AI technology

What You Will 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.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• 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:

• Master's degree of Nursing required

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Why Join Our Team?

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

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways 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.