Travel Cardiac ICU RN - $2,387 per week

Wise Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse | RN | Cardiac ICU (CCU)

Contract Details
Location: Nashville, TN 37203
Employment Type: Travel
Setting: Critical Care / Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
Shift: 07:00–19:00
Hours: 12
Pay Rate:
Start Date: 05/07/2026
End Date: 08/06/2026
Employment Status: W2 Employee

Requirements
- Active RN license (state of Tennessee or compact where applicable)
- ACLS required; BLS required
- Prior cardiac critical care experience (CCU/Cardiac ICU)
- Strong critical care skills including hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive titration
- Experience with PA catheter management and hemodynamic monitoring
- Experience with mechanical circulatory support devices (IABP, Impella) preferred
- CRRT experience preferred
- Competence with central line and Swan-Ganz management and intubation/ventilator care
- Ability to work on a 4-week schedule including 3–4 weekend shifts per scheduling period and float to other units as needed
- Documentation experience with Meditech preferred

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill cardiac patients, including management of cardiogenic shock and patients on mechanical circulatory support
- Monitor and interpret invasive hemodynamics, titrate vasoactive medications, and manage PA catheter data
- Operate and troubleshoot IABP/Impella devices and participate in care for patients receiving CRRT
- Perform and assist with procedures commonly used in the unit (central line care, Swan-Ganz management, intubation/airway support)
- Chart patient care and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record (Meditech)
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support a high-acuity cardiogenic shock program and maintain unit standards and safety protocols
- Adhere to unit scheduling, floating policies, and required certification maintenance

Benefits
- Weekly Pay & Direct Deposit
- W2 Employee Status
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Referral Bonus Program
- Dedicated recruiter support

Job Description
This travel RN assignment is for a 12-week cardiac critical care contract in Nashville, TN (May 7–August 6, 2026). The role is a day shift (07:00–19:00) in a 32-bed CCU with a typical 2:1 patient ratio. The unit manages high-acuity cardiac patients, including a growing cardiogenic shock service and patients supported with IABP, Impella, PA catheters, and CRRT. Candidates must have solid cardiac ICU experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and strong critical care skills. The position requires working 3–4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule, flexibility to float as needed, and documentation using Meditech.

About Wise Medical Staffing
Wise Medical Staffing partners with healthcare professionals nationwide to provide PRN, contract, and travel opportunities across a variety of care settings. We focus on transparent compensation, consistent scheduling, and strong recruiter support.

For more information, contact:

Wise Medical Staffing Job ID #60255163. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Wise Medical Staffing

About Wise Medical Staffing

At Wise Medical Staffing, we’re more than a healthcare staffing agency. We’re a trusted career partner dedicated to helping healthcare professionals build meaningful, rewarding careers while making a lasting impact in patient care. Based in Chillicothe, Ohio, Wise Medical Staffing connects nurses and allied healthcare professionals with flexible travel, local, PRN, and contract opportunities nationwide.

As a relationship driven agency, we believe the right support system can make all the difference in a clinician’s journey. Our mission is simple: empower healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their goals while helping healthcare facilities maintain exceptional patient care through reliable staffing solutions.

Why Choose Wise Medical Staffing?

Whether you’re searching for your first assignment or are an experienced traveler looking for your next opportunity, Wise Medical Staffing is committed to helping you succeed professionally and personally. We partner with healthcare facilities across the country to provide opportunities in a variety of specialties and settings, allowing clinicians to explore new experiences while advancing their careers.

We understand that healthcare staffing is about more than filling positions. It’s about creating the right fit for both clinicians and facilities. Our team works closely with every healthcare professional to ensure assignments match their skills, preferences, and long term goals.

Personalized Support Every Step of the Way

At Wise Medical Staffing, our clinicians are never treated like numbers. Every traveler is supported by a dedicated team focused on making the process smooth, transparent, and stress free from onboarding through contract completion.

We pride ourselves on:

• Responsive, recruiter focused support

• Transparent communication and personalized guidance

• Competitive pay packages and flexible opportunities

• Credentialing assistance and streamlined onboarding

• Long term relationship building centered around trust and professionalism

A Culture Built Around People

Our culture is rooted in teamwork, accountability, transparency, and genuine care for the clinicians and clients we serve. We strive to create an environment where healthcare professionals feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally.

At Wise Medical Staffing, we know that every assignment is more than just a contract. It’s an opportunity to grow your career, explore new places, and positively impact the lives of patients and communities nationwide.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

Whether you’re looking for travel assignments, local contracts, PRN flexibility, or your next long term opportunity, Wise Medical Staffing is here to help guide your journey. We’re proud to stand beside healthcare professionals every step of the way, helping you find not just your next job, but the right fit for your future.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• License and certification reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours