Registered Nurse Med Surg
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Ascension as a Registered Nurse Med Surg in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ascension in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Registered Nurse Med Surg position at Ascension includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Medical-Surgical Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Medical-Surgical Nursing position at Ascension is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Waverly, Tennessee.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Direct Nursing Care, Patient Care Planning, Patient Monitoring, Communication, Care Coordination, Physician Order Execution, Discharge Planning, BLS Provider. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Medical-Surgical Nursing role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves providing direct nursing care according to established organizational policies and implementing and monitoring individualized patient care plans. Responsibilities also include monitoring and communicating patient conditions, coordinating care across disciplines, and executing physi...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage, HSA/FSA Options, 403(b) with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
2mo ago
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