Travel Contract

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

$1,863/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date02/16/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,863/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Tennessee Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Job Opportunity: RN - ICU (Travel)

Location: Athens, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Facility Overview

Unit: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Trauma Level: 3
Number of Beds: 5 currently, expanding to 10 beds soon
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatric (No Pediatrics)
Patient Ratios: 2-3 patients per nurse
Equipment Used: Ventilators, BiPAPs, drips, glucometers, etc.
Electronic Health Record (EHR): Medhost

Position Details

Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: ICU / Critical Care
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Various (see shift details)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: 23
Call Requirements: None
Float Requirements: None

Required Qualifications & Experience

Licensure: Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Tennessee
Certifications Required:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIH Certification
Years of Experience: Minimum 1+ year in ICU/Critical Care specialty (highest requirement)
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Skills & Preferred Experience

Must Have:
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Strong critical thinking skills
Preferred:
- Experience in critical care nursing
Common Diagnoses/Treatments:
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Post-surgical care
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Overdose (OD)
- Psychiatric cases (Suicidal Ideation)

Work Environment & Culture

Personality Fit: Team-oriented, friendly, and family-like atmosphere
Dress Code: Scrubs of any color allowed; casual wear is not acceptable

Additional Requirements

Must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start date
Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive ICU environment with a focus on adult and geriatric critical care patients.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1030 reviews)

221 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

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Review of Host Healthcare on Jan 8, 2026

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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