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Ascension
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Murfreesboro. TN
  • Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
  • Schedule: Full-Time weekends
  • Productivity incentives: $1,500 CME allowance + 5 dedicated CME days

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

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work at a well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

● 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

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 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.

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 require

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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Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will work within an established team of physicians and APPs to provide inpatient cardiology care. They will contribute to a collaborative, mission-centered environment while utilizing the resources of a robust health system network.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and be board certified or eligible in cardiology. A valid Tennessee nursing license and BLS certification are required prior to the start date.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient carePatient assessmentClinical documentationCollaborationMedical diagnosisTreatment planningElectronic health records

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 50% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.9
Better work-life than 10% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 344 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Murfreesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$391k
Typical market rent
$1,675/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA Options
403(b) with Employer Match
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance