Neurovascular ICU RN
Nashville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Neuro-ICU position in Nashville, TN, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active TN or compact RN license.

Details

• 16-bed Neuro-ICU unit in a hospital setting in Nashville, TN
• Patient ratios are typically 2:1, with 1:1 or 3:1 depending on acuity and staffing
• Specialized equipment includes ventilators, EVDs, CRRT, SLED, and EV 1000
• Documentation is performed in Meditech
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Minimum of 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• Self-scheduling available with manager adjustments to balance the schedule
• Travelers are first to float and may be required to float to med/surg when staffing needs arise
• Unit secretary is staffed during day shift; occasional nurse extern available as tech support
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN or compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for ICU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience with ventilators, EVDs, CRRT, SLED, and arterial/central line management
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Procedures performed on unit include insertion of central lines, arterial lines, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, and EVDs
• Navy scrub tops and bottoms are required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members is expected