ICU Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, TN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,120/weekOverview
- Start Date06/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - ICU (Travel)
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit & Work Environment
- Unit: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) with 12 beds
- Patient Ratio: Standard ICU ratio of 1 RN to 2 patients (may vary with acuity)
- Staffing: Includes 1 dayshift secretary; primary RN staffing
- Equipment: Standard critical care equipment plus Impella heart pump and Hemosphere advanced monitoring platform
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Scheduling: Participative scheduling with minimum 3 weekend shifts per month; block scheduling not guaranteed
- Floating: Must float to other units such as PCU and Medical-Surgical as needed
- Critical Care Team: Responds to rapid responses and code blue events
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs required
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
- Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Additional Information
- Nurses are expected to explain care and medications clearly, treat patients with courtesy and respect, and respond promptly to call lights
- Travelers are subject to floating within the facility to cover staffing needs
- The unit is designated to respond to rapid responses and code blue situations
This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with cardiac ICU expertise seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity ICU setting.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Chattanooga, TN
As a Travel Surgical ICU Nurse in Chattanooga, TN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chattanooga is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Chattanooga experiences average summer highs of around 89°F and winter lows of around 30°F, offering a mix of warm and cool seasons for outdoor activities.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chattanooga, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity among tourists and visitors.
- Chattanooga is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include CARTA buses and a free electric shuttle service in the downtown area.
- Chattanooga has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's flora and fauna.
- The city also has a notable population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities.
- Chattanooga offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art institutions, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, Rock City, and enjoy the waterfront and the Tennessee Aquarium.
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