ICU Registered Nurse
Athens, Tennessee
Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens

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.