Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner

Your future role at a glance

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Schedule: Full time, rotating days & nights, 11-12 shifts/month, 12 hr shifts

Includes malpractice with tail coverage

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Team Environment: Work with a highly collaborative team of physicians, APPs, and residents.
• Experience Required: Seeking candidates with 3+ years of experience in Pulmonary / Critical Care in Advanced Nursing.
• Clinical Focus: Daily multi-disciplinary rounding in a 32-bed mixed med-surg ICU.
• Support: 24/7 inpatient MD support.
• Practice Scope: Ability to practice at the top of your scope with multiple procedure opportunities.

About the Hospital

• Modern 407-bed facility: Opened in 2010 with a newly renovated, 16-suite operating room.
• Strategic location: Situated on a 68-acre campus in Tennessee's fastest-growing county, with easy access to Nashville-area amenities.
• Major $110M expansion: Currently adding 36 high-acuity beds, 18 new CCU beds, additional NICU bassinets, and new post-surgery bays.
• Renowned care: Strong reputation for Women's Services (Level II NICU) and a well-established heart surgery program.
• Academic partner: Collaborates with UTHSC to train medical residents across multiple specialties, including internal medicine and general surgery.
• High-acuity focus: Features a 50-bed mixed med-surg Critical Care Unit (CCU) supporting multidisciplinary, comprehensive care.

Why Providers 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 minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner.
• Registered Nurse.

Education

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Work Experience

• None required.

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.

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