Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,795 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a CCU/ICU position in Springfield, TN, requiring 2 years of ICU experience and a TN or compact RN license for night shift work in a small, community-focused critical care unit.

Details

• 8-bed Critical Care Unit (CCU) in a community hospital setting
• Adult-only patient population — no pediatrics
• Patient diagnoses include DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, and post-cardiac catheterization care; not a specialized unit
• Patient ratio is 2:1, occasionally 3:1 depending on staffing and acuity
• Monitor tech support available on unit
• Procedures performed include bronchoscopy, CVC line placement, chest tube placement, and bedside scopes (EGD, colonoscopy, PEG tube placement, trach placement)
• EMR: MedHost
• Equipment: Mindray Datascope monitors
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Floating to other units may be required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and CPI
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required for ICU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/CCU experience required
• Proficiency with ventilator management required
• Experience with sedation drips, vasoactive drips, and CVC line care required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a diverse adult patient population in a small, community-oriented CCU
• Many staff nurses have 5+ years of tenure and are deeply connected to the local community
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date; AHA or ARC certifications are accepted
• Scrub/dress code is per facility policy

American Traveler Job ID #P-721683. 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.