Registered Nurse ICU
Location: Nashville, TN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 8/31/2026
Salary: $1764/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Location
Nashville, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: September 21, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 31-bed Medical ICU with patient ratios of 2:1, adjusting to 1:1 or 3:1 based on acuity and staffing needs
- Operate and monitor advanced equipment including ventilators, EVDs, CRRT, SLED, and EV 1000
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Assist with and support procedures performed on the unit, including central line insertions, arterial lines, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertions, and EVD insertions
- Meet a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; participate in self-scheduling within manager-balanced parameters
- Deliver attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members; be prepared to float to med/surg as needed per contract labor floating policy
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (must be valid for the state of Tennessee)
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
- Ability to wear navy scrubs (tops and bottoms) per dress code requirements
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with CRRT, SLED, and EVD management
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
- Experience assisting with or performing central line and arterial line insertions
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic, high-acuity MICU environment with access to advanced technology and equipment
- Benefit from a structured self-scheduling model with flexibility within a 4-week schedule cycle
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