Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Nashville, TN
Start Date: 01-19-2026
End Date: 04-20-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Day shift (days of week not specified in posting)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered critical care in a 32-bed MSICU with a 1:2 patient ratio
- Manage advanced life support and emergent situations while following ACLS and BLS protocols
- Operate and manage CRRT therapy safely and effectively for patients requiring renal support
- Perform procedures such as intubations and central/line placements as appropriate to scope and training
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in Meditech
- Collaborate with RNs, nurse externs, charge RN, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Contribute to a strong patient experience by practicing ICARE principles and unit guidelines
- Help onboard and utilize new bedside monitors and equipment to optimize patient safety
Qualifications
- Current, active RN license (state licensure required)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (explicitly requested)
- Certifications required: BLS and ACLS
- Hands-on experience with CRRT, intubations, and line placements
- Experience with Meditech or similar electronic documentation systems
- Comfort working 12-hour day shifts and meeting contract/FTE scheduling requirements
- Ability to float per hospital needs and work collaboratively in a fast-paced ICU
Knowledge & Skills
- Critical care nursing principles and ICU patient assessment
- CRRT setup, troubleshooting, and monitoring
- Airway management and intubation support
- Central line insertion support and post-procedure care
- Meditech electronic documentation proficiency
- Familiarity with Philips monitors and Alaris infusion pumps
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend options for travel nurses to help make Nashville feel like home
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on patients
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for life after shifts
- Life insurance for peace of mind
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to ease the logistics of travel work
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program and a supportive team that truly values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Nashville, TN
Explore Music City when you’re off shift. Catch live music and nightlife on Broadway, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, and tour the Grand Ole Opry. Food lovers will enjoy vibrant dining scenes from hot chicken to farm-to-table spots. Outdoor options include Centennial Park with the Parthenon replica, Shelby Bottoms Greenway for biking and trails, and day trips to nearby Natchez Trace Parkway or the Great Smoky Mountains for hiking and scenic drives. Museums, local art, and plenty of weekend festivals mean there’s always something to do.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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