Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Critical Care Unit (ICU) position in Nashville, TN, requiring a TN or Compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience.

Details

• Works in a 42-bed Critical Care Unit comprised of a 28-bed Medical/Surgical ICU and a 14-bed Neuro ICU
• Patient population includes diagnoses such as ARDS, septic shock, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, post-craniotomy, liver failure, acute renal failure, MOFS, pancreatitis, and post-neuroradiology interventional procedures
• Primary service lines include cardiothoracic surgery (open heart recovery) and neuro/neurosurgery
• Ages served range from adolescent through late adult (14–60+)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2
• Direct patient care staff includes RNs and Patient Care Techs
• Night shift: 18:45–07:15
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active TN or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (both must be AHA-issued)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of critical care (ICU) nursing experience required
• Must successfully complete a proctored cardiac rhythm test
• Must possess a valid US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
• Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• Full DOB and full SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• High-acuity, fast-paced ICU environment serving some of the most critically ill patients in the Nashville area, drawing patients from across Tennessee and beyond
• ECMO experience is a plus given the unit's history of caring for complex patients including those requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; however, candidates living within the facility's radius may be subject to a reduced pay rate
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position