Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity - MICU Unit, Nashville, TN

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Unit Size: 31 beds
• Patient Ratios: Typically 2:1, sometimes 1:1 or 3:1 depending on patient acuity and staffing
• Scheduling:

  • Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
  • Schedule created in 4-week increments with some self-scheduling flexibility
  • Manager may adjust shifts to balance the schedule
• Floating Policy: Contract staff float first; may be required to float to med/surg units as needed

Unit Environment & Equipment

• Staffing Support: Unit secretary staffed during day shift; occasional nurse externs working as techs
• Equipment Used: Ventilators, External Ventricular Drains (EVDs), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED), EV 1000 monitoring system
• Documentation System: Meditech

Required Skills & Certifications

• Active RN license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ICU experience required
• NIH Certification

Procedures Commonly Performed on Unit

• Central line insertion
• Arterial line insertion
• Lumbar punctures
• Chest tube insertions
• EVD insertions

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs (tops and bottoms)

Additional Notes

• Emphasis on providing attentive and compassionate care to patients and families
• Unit-specific policies and guidelines apply
• Opportunity to work with advanced technology and experienced staff
• Schedule options include some self-scheduling within a structured framework

Contract Length

• 13 weeks