ICU RN
Bristol, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse with critical care skills and AHA certifications for a 13-week assignment.

Details

• Work in the ICU of a hospital environment
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM-7:00 PM, on a 36/36 rotation
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per schedule period
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float to PCU (1:5 ratio) and MS (1:7 ratio) as needed
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required (AHA is the only accepted certifying body)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Comfortable with 1:7 patient ratios when floated to MS
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and emergency medications
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition
• Experience with IV insulin protocols preferred
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD, EVD, and ICP monitoring preferred
• Experience with Impella, IABP, Swan Ganz monitoring, and sheath removal preferred

Additional Information

• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Contract nursing staff are expected to support nursing student clinical education alongside patient care duties
• General orientation begins on Sundays with online CBL modules, averaging 4-5 hours
• Relias EKG testing must be completed within 72 hours of signing, with a maximum of two attempts
• Drug testing must be completed 12-14 calendar days prior to start date
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Two supervisor references from within the past 2 years required for consideration