American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Athens, 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: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and an active TN or compact RN license.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting in the ICU/Critical Care unit
- 5-bed ICU presently, with expansion to a 10-bed unit planned
- Adult and geriatric patient population; no pediatric patients
- Patient ratios of 2-3:1
- Common diagnoses include DKA, CVA, chest pain, post-surgical cases, electrolyte imbalances, overdose, and psychiatric (SI) patients
- Uses ventilators, BiPAPs, IV drips, and glucometers
- Charts in Medhost EHR
- Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- No floating requirements
Requirements
- Active RN license valid in Tennessee (Standard or Compact) required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2+ years of RN experience, critical care experience preferred
- Strong critical thinking skills required
- Must pass Tennessee Abuse Registry check prior to assignment start
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in a Level 3 trauma ICU setting
- Work alongside a collaborative, close-knit team
- Bi-weekly orientation held on Mondays
- Scrubs of any color accepted; casual wear not permitted
- Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel rate
- Previous perm staff employment at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months is not eligible
- Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.
Travel ICU RN - $2,059 per week in athens at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $86,320–$130,102
For context, most registered nurses earn between $86,320–$130,102 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.