American Traveler 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: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 4
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift MICU position requiring active RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification.
Details
- MICU/CCU unit with 31 beds
- Patient ratios of 2:1, occasionally 1:1 or 3:1 based on acuity and staffing
- Unit secretary staffed during dayshift with occasional nurse extern support
- Uses ventilators, EVDs, CRRT, SLED, and EV 1000 equipment
- Documentation via Meditech EMR
- Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Minimum of 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
- Self-scheduling available to an extent with manager adjustments to balance coverage
- Contract labor floats first, including to med/surg when needed
Requirements
- Active RN license (TN or Compact) required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIH Stroke Certification required for MICU placement
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Experience with central line, arterial line, lumbar puncture, chest tube, and EVD insertion procedures
- US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
- No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Provide attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members
- Assist with insertion of central lines, arterial lines, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, and EVDs
- Navy scrub top and bottoms required as dress code
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
- First-time travelers may be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-750471. 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: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.