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

Registered Nurse - ICU Travel Position

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Number of Beds: 31
• Patient Ratios: Typically 2:1; may vary between 1:1 and 3:1 depending on patient acuity and staffing
• Equipment Used: Ventilators, External Ventricular Drains (EVDs), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED), EV 1000 monitoring system
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Staffing: Unit secretary available during day shifts; occasional nurse externs assist as techs
• Floating Policy: Contract nurses float first; may be required to float to med/surg units as needed

Schedule & Work Expectations

• Scheduling done in 4-week increments with some self-scheduling flexibility
• Minimum of 4 weekend shifts required per schedule
• Manager may adjust shifts to balance staffing needs
• Expected to provide attentive and compassionate care to patients and families

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support)

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs (tops and bottoms) required

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work with advanced ICU technology and equipment
• Supportive unit environment with experienced staff
• Contract labor prioritized for floating assignments, offering exposure to med/surg units as well

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment with a well-equipped MICU in a major metropolitan area.