ICU Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, TN
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

1004452

🏥 Travel RN – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Location: Chattanooga, TN
Unit: SICU 
Shift: 3x12s (Day & Night, both are available)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Position Type: Travel RN

💡 Job Highlights

• High-acuity Surgical ICU environment (12-bed unit)
• Advanced cardiac and critical care exposure including Impella and CRRT
• Collaborative critical care team with rapid response/code participation
• Opportunity to work in a well-equipped ICU with Meditech EMR
• Strong clinical support team including unit secretary and techs
• Navy scrubs required (professional ICU environment) 

🏥 Facility Overview

This facility is a high-acuity facility serving complex surgical and critically ill patients. The SICU supports post-operative cardiac and surgical patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced life support interventions.

🧠 Required Experience & Skills

Must Have:

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• Strong cardiovascular critical care experience
• Experience managing high-acuity ICU patients 

Preferred Skills:

• Post open-heart recovery (1–2 days postop)  
• CRRT experience
• Impella experience
• CCRN certification (plus) 

Procedures & Care Includes:

• Intubations
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• CRRT
• Advanced cardiac support 

📜 Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• CCRN (Preferred) 

🧾 Schedule Details

• 3x12-hour shifts (Days)
• Minimum 3 weekend shifts/month
• Floating required to PCU/Med-Surg as needed
• Scheduling is participative but subject to operational needs 

⚠️ Compliance Requirements

• FULL SSN IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION
• Local Candidates are not accepted for this position
• Travelers must be willing to float within facility as needed 

🎯 Why This Role?

• High-acuity ICU exposure with advanced cardiac technologies
• Strong leadership and structured critical care team
• Opportunity to expand skills in a top-level surgical ICU
• Stable 13-week contract with consistent day shift schedule