Neurovascular ICU RN
Nashville, Tennessee
TriStar Skyline Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ICU

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

Unit Information

• Unit: Neurovascular ICU (NVICU)
• Number of Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: Typically 2:1; may vary between 1:1 and 3:1 depending on acuity and staffing
• Staffing: Unit secretary staffed during dayshift; occasional nurse externs assist 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
• Scheduling:

  • Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
  • Partial self-scheduling with manager adjustments to balance shifts
• Floating Policy: Contract staff float first; may be required to float to med/surg units as needed
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs (tops and bottoms)

Job Description

• Provide attentive and compassionate care to patients and their families
• Perform advanced ICU procedures including:

  • Insertion of central lines
  • Arterial lines
  • Lumbar punctures
  • Chest tube insertions
  • EVD insertions

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:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional Notes

• Experience with critical care equipment and procedures is essential
• Candidates should be comfortable with variable patient ratios and floating to other units if needed
• The unit values compassionate patient and family care
• Schedule includes weekend shifts and requires flexibility

This opportunity is suited for experienced ICU nurses seeking a travel assignment in a specialized neurovascular ICU setting.