ICU Registered Nurse
Athens, TN
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - ICU (Travel)

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

Unit & Facility Information

• Unit: ICU
• Trauma Level: 3
• Number of Beds: 5 (expanding to 10 beds soon)
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatric (No pediatrics)
• Patient Ratios: 2-3 patients per nurse
• Equipment: Ventilators, BiPAPs, drips, glucometers, etc.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Medhost
• Shift Details: See shift details (not specified here)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: 23
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: None

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: ICU / Critical Care
• Number of Openings: 1
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIH Certification
• Licensure: Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Tennessee
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in ICU/Critical Care
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Skills & Experience

• Must Have:

  • BLS/ACLS certification
  • Critical thinking skills
• Preferred:

  • Critical care experience
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments:

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
  • Chest Pain (CP)
  • Post-surgical care
  • Electrolyte imbalances
  • Overdose (OD)
  • Psychiatric (Suicidal Ideation)

Additional Information

• Orientation: Bi-weekly on Mondays
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; casual wear is not acceptable
• State Requirements: All clinical staff must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start date

This position is ideal for an RN with at least 1 year of ICU or critical care experience looking for a travel assignment in Tennessee.