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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Athens, TN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Travel)

Location

Athens, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ICU/Critical Care setting serving adult and geriatric populations (no pediatrics)
• Manage patients presenting with diagnoses including DKA, CVA, chest pain, post-surgical recovery, electrolyte imbalances, overdose, and psychiatric conditions (SI)
• Operate and monitor equipment including ventilators, BiPAPs, drips, and glucometers
• Maintain patient ratios of 2–3:1 in a 5-bed unit (expanding to 10 beds)
• Document accurately using the Medhost EHR system
• Complete Tennessee Abuse Registry check prior to assignment start date — results required before start

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure valid in the State of Tennessee
• ACLS certification required prior to start
• BLS certification required prior to start
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHS) certification required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/Critical Care experience
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong critical care background with experience managing complex, critically ill patients
• Proficiency with ventilator management, vasoactive drips, and BiPAP therapy
• Experience with Medhost or comparable EHR platforms
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a close-knit unit environment

Why Join Us

• Join a growing ICU unit at a community-focused acute care facility with an upcoming expansion to a 10-bed ICU
• Work within a supportive, team-oriented environment with no call requirements and no float obligations