ICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma ICU (TICU) night shift position in Nashville, TN, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active TN or compact RN license.

Details

• Located in Nashville, TN at an acute care hospital
• 20-bed Trauma Critical Care Unit (TICU)
• Patient ratios of 2:1, with 1:1 depending on acuity
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Minimum of 4 weekend shifts required per schedule period
• Schedules are done in 4-week increments with self-scheduling options; manager may adjust shifts to balance the schedule
• Equipment used includes ventilators, EVDs, CRRT, SLED, EV 1000, and traction
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Travelers are first to float; if staffing needs arise in med/surg, travelers are expected to float and accept the assignment
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN state license or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NIH Stroke Certification required for ICU RNs
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Trauma experience is preferred
• Procedures performed on the unit include insertion of central lines, arterial lines, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, and EVDs
• Occasional nurse extern may be present on the unit working in a tech capacity
• Navy scrub tops and bottoms required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Expected to provide attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members