Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Nashville, TN

Manage and monitor patients requiring Vapotherm, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and titrating cardiac drips on the Neuro Stepdown side, as well as high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, and various drips on the Acute Care side. Why Join Us This unit is recognized as an excellent stepping stone for nurses seeking to advance into an ICU setting, offering exposure to high-acuity neurological and stepdown patients.

Job Title

Travel RN – Neuro Stepdown (Nights)

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Weekends Required | Projected Start: August 17, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed combined Acute Care and Neuro Stepdown unit with patient ratios of 6:1 on the Acute Care side and 4:1 on the Neuro Stepdown side
• Manage and monitor patients requiring Vapotherm, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and titrating cardiac drips on the Neuro Stepdown side, as well as high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, and various drips on the Acute Care side
• Assist with and support procedures performed on the unit including lumbar punctures and chest tube placements
• Participate in bedside shift report, daily huddle, and maintain personal connection standards in alignment with patient experience requirements
• Document all patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Float to other areas of the unit as directed following orientation, in accordance with unit floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with strong Acute Care nursing skills and time management abilities
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS certification required for Neuro Stepdown assignment
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to manage complex neurological and stepdown-level patients
• Experience with Meditech or comparable electronic health record (EHR) documentation system preferred

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior Stepdown or PCU experience strongly preferred for the Neuro Stepdown role
• Familiarity with stroke care protocols and neurological patient populations
• Experience with Vapotherm, BiPAP, and titrating cardiac drips in a stepdown or intermediate care setting

Why Join Us

• This unit is recognized as an excellent stepping stone for nurses seeking to advance into an ICU setting, offering exposure to high-acuity neurological and stepdown patients
• Staff are celebrated through recognition programs including an employee appreciation board and employee of the month acknowledgment