Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
7 days ago
Nashville
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 03/16/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Travel ICU RN night shift contract in Nashville, TN (37203) supporting a high-acuity CCU/ICU with advanced cardiac devices. Join a collaborative critical care team and make an immediate impact.\n \n\nJob Details (Travel Nursing Contract)\n\n • Job Title: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift\n, • Location: Nashville, TN 37203 (central Nashville near Midtown and downtown attractions)\n, • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1570–$1650\n, • Start Date: 03/16/2026\n, • End Date: 06/15/2026\n, • Duration: 13-week travel contract\n, • Healthcare Setting: CCU / ICU (32-bed unit)\n, • Schedule: 36 hours/week\n, • Shift Duration: 12 Hour Nights\n, • Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM\n, • Weekend Requirement: Typically 3–4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period\n, • Floating: Float as needed based on unit census and staffing needs\n\n\nICU RN Job Requirements\n\n, • Experience: Strong critical care experience required; cardiac critical care experience required\n, • License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state license requirements apply)\n, • Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS\n, • Advanced Cardiac Skills (required/strongly preferred):\n \n, • PA catheter (Swan-Ganz) and hemodynamic monitoring\n, • IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)\n, • Impella\n, • CRRT (preferred)\n \n \n, • Clinical Comfort: Central line/Swan support and assisting with intubations in a high-acuity ICU environment\n\n\nResponsibilities (Critical Care/CCU Nursing)\n\n, • Provide critical care nursing support for CCU/cardiac critical care patients, including cardiogenic shock populations\n, • Complete comprehensive assessments; interpret telemetry, hemodynamic data, and trends; and escalate changes in patient condition promptly\n, • Manage and monitor advanced cardiac support devices (IABP, Impella) according to unit protocols and provider orders\n, • Support CRRT therapy when applicable and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes\n, • Administer medications and titrate vasoactive/critical drips as ordered; complete required documentation per facility policy\n, • Coordinate procedures and ensure safe handoffs and transitions of care across units/services as needed\n, • Promote a positive patient and family experience through clear communication, education, and compassionate care\n, • Follow unit dress code (scrubs in galaxy blue, red, or black; scrub jackets/vests only) and adhere to all safety and infection prevention standards\n\n\nWhy You’ll Love This Nashville ICU Travel Assignment\n\n, • Join a growing cardiogenic shock program with providers focused on specialized cardiac critical care populations\n, • Experience strong teamwork and an engaged unit culture with recognition programs (e.g., Daisy Award)\n, • Work in a well-supported ICU with externs/tech support and unit secretary coverage during the week\n GHR Healthcare Job ID #461269. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.