Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Jackson, TN
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU Night Shift in Jackson, Tennessee

Join a high-acuity Neuro ICU as a travel Registered Nurse in Jackson, TN, and provide expert critical care to adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological conditions. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to expand your neurocritical care expertise in a collaborative environment supported by respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response, IV teams, and other essential clinical resources. Jackson is a welcoming West Tennessee community known for its local culture, parks, dining, and convenient access to outdoor and regional attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
• Location: Jackson, Tennessee
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 2 patients per nurse
• Unit Profile: 9-bed Neuro ICU with an average daily census of approximately 8 patients
• Weekend and Holiday Expectations: Three weekend shifts per 4-week schedule and holiday availability required
• Floating: Must be willing to float to other ICUs, Med/Surg/Telemetry, and Progressive Care units as needed

Travel RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Med/Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse experience required
• Neuro ICU, Neurocritical Care, or other critical care nursing experience strongly preferred
• Active Tennessee Registered Nurse license or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic electronic health record experience within the past 18 months, clearly documented in your professional experience
• Ability to successfully complete the required Epic competency assessment
• Demonstrated competency caring for complex neurological and critical care patients
• Current required COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations, subject to applicable requirements
• Strong patient assessment, communication, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute stroke, post-thrombolytic therapy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-neurosurgical needs
• Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilator support, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, continuous sedation, and vasoactive medication infusions
• Assess and manage external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and other critical care equipment
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, arterial blood gases, and changes in neurological status
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, and protocol-driven treatments safely and accurately
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely interventions
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and support safe, coordinated transitions of care
• Float to designated critical care, Med/Surg/Telemetry, and Progressive Care settings when needed
• Participate in unit-based quality, safety, infection prevention, and patient education initiatives

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU opportunity and join a dedicated critical care team in Jackson, Tennessee.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.