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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma ICU (TICU) night shift position in Nashville, TN, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active TN or compact RN license.
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Located in Nashville, TN at an acute care hospital
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20-bed Trauma Critical Care Unit (TICU)
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Patient ratios of 2:1, with 1:1 depending on acuity
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Minimum of 4 weekend shifts required per schedule period
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Schedules are done in 4-week increments with self-scheduling options; manager may adjust shifts to balance the schedule
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Equipment used includes ventilators, EVDs, CRRT, SLED, EV 1000, and traction
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Documentation system: Meditech
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Travelers are first to float; if staffing needs arise in med/surg, travelers are expected to float and accept the assignment
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13-week contract
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Active RN license — TN state license or compact RN license required
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Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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NIH Stroke Certification required for ICU RNs
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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Trauma experience is preferred
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Procedures performed on the unit include insertion of central lines, arterial lines, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, and EVDs
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Occasional nurse extern may be present on the unit working in a tech capacity
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Navy scrub tops and bottoms required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
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Expected to provide attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members
