Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,074 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• 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: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a CCU/Coronary Care Unit position requiring at least 1 year of critical care experience, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certification, working night shifts in Hendersonville, TN.

Details

• Work setting is a 20-bed CCU/Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in an acute care hospital in Hendersonville, TN
• Patient ratio is 2:1 for CCU patients
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Unit is supported by a unit secretary on both days and nights, with occasional tech assistance
• Equipment used includes GE monitors, Alaris pumps, and Puritan Bennett ventilators
• Documentation system is Meditech; experience is required
• Travelers are expected to float before core staff

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN state license or a Compact RN license is required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS (AHA or ARC accepted), and NIH Stroke Scale
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with at least 1 year in critical care
• Meditech EMR experience required
• Proficiency managing arterial lines, venous/arterial sheaths, cardiovascular and vasopressor drips, and ventilated patients
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Procedures performed on the unit include bedside central line placement and massive transfusion protocol
• The facility is recognized as a Clinical Transformation & Innovation (CT&I) alpha hub within HCA, with a focus on leveraging technology to reduce EHR time and increase patient care time
• The CCU is the highest level of care unit in Sumner County
• Recent GE monitor upgrades have been completed on the unit
• Black scrubs are required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• This is the highest level of care unit available in the county, offering a dynamic critical care environment

American Traveler Job ID #P-728123. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.