Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Nashville, TN

Why Join Us Work in a specialized Neuro ICU environment with access to advanced technology and a supportive unit team including unit secretaries and nurse externs during day shift. Assist with and support procedures performed on the unit including central line insertions, arterial lines, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertions, and EVD insertions.

Job Title

Travel RN – Neuro ICU (NVICU) – Days

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Projected Start: August 10, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Neuro ICU with patient ratios of 2:1, adjusting to 1:1 or 3:1 based on acuity and staffing needs
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including ventilators, EVDs, CRRT, SLED, and EV 1000
• Assist with and support procedures performed on the unit including central line insertions, arterial lines, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertions, and EVD insertions
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Fulfill a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; participate in self-scheduling with manager oversight to balance unit coverage
• Deliver attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members in alignment with patient experience standards; float to other units including med/surg as directed by staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with neuro ICU patient populations and neuro-specific monitoring equipment such as EVDs
• Familiarity with CRRT and SLED therapies
• Prior experience with Meditech documentation system

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized Neuro ICU environment with access to advanced technology and a supportive unit team including unit secretaries and nurse externs during day shift
• Enjoy a structured 13-week travel assignment with a consistent day shift schedule and self-scheduling flexibility