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: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse (Cardiac Critical Care) – Travel RN Job in Nashville, TN
Step into a high-acuity cardiac ICU travel nursing role in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This 13-week ICU Registered Nurse assignment is ideal for experienced critical care nurses who thrive in fast-paced, team-based environments and want to grow their career in one of the most sought-after travel nursing jobs in Nashville healthcare.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU / Cardiac Critical Care
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Location: Nashville, TN 37203
- Start Date: 10/5/2026
- End Date: 1/4/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
- Schedule Notes: 4-week schedules with 3-4 weekend shifts required per scheduling period
- Float Expectation: Float as needed based on unit census and staffing needs
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent ICU experience or strong critical care experience required
- Cardiac critical care experience required
- BLS and ACLS required
- Experience with PA catheter monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring preferred
- Experience with IABP preferred
- Experience with Impella preferred
- CRRT experience preferred
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity ICU environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care for critically ill cardiac and ICU patients
- Monitor complex hemodynamic status and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Assist with advanced procedures, including central line insertion, Swan insertion, and intubations
- Provide care for patients requiring advanced support such as IABP and Impella
- Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Document accurately in the Meditech EMR system
- Support safe patient flow, including floating when needed based on census
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture focused on excellent patient outcomes
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Work in a respected cardiac ICU setting in downtown Nashville, TN
- Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity critical care nursing environment
- Enjoy a 13-week travel RN contract with a consistent night shift schedule
- Explore one of the most vibrant cities in Tennessee, known for live music, dining, and downtown energy
Apply now to join a leading critical care team and advance your career in this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Nashville, TN.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #516150. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.