Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,016 per week

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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Nashville, TN – 14-Week Nights

Join a Nashville, Tennessee healthcare team as an experienced ICU Registered Nurse on a 14-week travel nursing assignment. Deliver high-acuity critical care in a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit while supporting adult and geriatric patients alongside a collaborative clinical team. If you are a skilled travel RN with strong ICU and stepdown experience, this is a rewarding opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Job Details

• Setting: Intensive Care Unit with stepdown acuity support
• Location: Nashville, TN 37208
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job
• Assignment Length: 14 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 3x12-hour nights
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Start Date: 10/19/2026

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Tennessee or a compact multi-state RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
• Previous travel nurse experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CPI certification required, or ability to complete approved training before start
• Experience with charting systems required
• Strong critical care skills, including ventilator management, dysrhythmia interpretation, and vasoactive drip titration
• Must be comfortable caring for a prisoner population
• Ability to work scheduled holidays as part of the rotation

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care to ICU and stepdown patients
• Monitor and manage complex diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, DKA, MI, dialysis-related concerns, and post-surgical recovery
• Perform critical care interventions such as ventilator support, arterial line care, central line management, and blood product administration
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips and vasoactive medications as ordered
• Support bedside procedures and conscious sedation monitoring when needed
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, and rapid response resources
• Float to other units as needed based on patient acuity and staffing needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow all clinical and safety protocols

Location Highlights

• Enjoy working in Nashville, TN, a vibrant Tennessee city known for its welcoming energy, lively culture, and excellent dining and entertainment options.
• The 37208 area offers convenient access to an active urban setting with a strong community feel.
• This Nashville healthcare opportunity is ideal for nurses seeking a dynamic travel assignment in a city with plenty to explore during time off.

Apply now to advance your critical care nursing career with this ICU travel RN opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #519554. 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

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