SICU Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU RN opportunity in Chattanooga, TN — 13-week Surgical ICU (SICU) travel assignment for experienced critical care nurses with an active RN license and ACLS/BLS. Join a collaborative critical care team working with advanced equipment, including Impella and Hemosphere monitoring, while enjoying Chattanooga's outdoor recreation and arts scene.

Key Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee (37404) — Chattanooga nursing jobs, Tennessee travel nursing
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 5/4/2026 – End: 8/3/2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,570 – $1,650 (competitive pay for travel ICU RN)
• Unit: SICU, 12 beds; 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio (acuity-based)
• Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), 36 hours/week
• Employment Type: Travel, On-site critical care nursing

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (compact or TN state license preferred)
• Minimum 1 year recent ICU experience (cardiac critical care preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; CCRN certification a plus
• Experience with post open-heart care (minimum 1–2 days postop)
• Familiarity with critical care equipment: Impella heart pump, advanced hemodynamic and Hemosphere monitoring; CRRT experience a plus
• Ability to float to other units as needed (PCU/Med-Surg)
• Strong communication, patient education, and patient experience skills
• Ability to comply with facility dress code (navy scrubs required)

Core Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care nursing for medically complex and post-op open-heart patients in a Surgical ICU
• Manage a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, adjusting care based on acuity
• Operate and monitor advanced critical care devices, including Impella and Hemosphere, and participate in CRRT when indicated
• Perform and assist with critical care procedures (intubation support, hemodynamic monitoring, post-op management)
• Respond to rapid response and code blue events as an active member of the critical care team
• Document patient care accurately in Meditech and communicate interdisciplinary care plans
• Support flexible scheduling, including a minimum of 3 weekend shifts per month
• Provide patient and family education regarding care plans, medications, and recovery expectations

Why this Travel Nursing Job: This SICU travel nurse assignment offers hands-on critical care experience with advanced cardiac support devices in a supportive team environment. Ideal for ICU RNs seeking short-term travel assignments, Chattanooga travel nurse roles, or critical care RN opportunities in Tennessee.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel ICU RN position in Chattanooga, TN. Submit your resume and licensure information to join our critical care team today.

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