Travel ICU RN - $1,629 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse for a travel nursing assignment in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The position is for an immediate opening, and the ideal candidate should have 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience. ICU RNs provide direct, life‑threatening‑situation care, monitor patients, implement physician‑directed care plans, delegate to other staff, and educate and support patient families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in the ICU setting.
• Provide the most direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations.
• Document and provide physician‑directed care.
• Assess and implement patient care plans.
• Delegate tasks to other care providers as appropriate.
• Provide education and support to patient families, including long‑term care needs.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications; report any adverse reactions.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work, and interpret reports.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment; interpret and record electronic displays.
• Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads, and tubing.
• Communicate patients’ conditions to family members.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• NIH certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning the assignment

Skills

• Able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Capable of bending, leaning, and stooping without difficulty
• Able to lift 20 pounds routinely; patient handling may require up to 50 pounds
• Tolerant of exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases
• Skilled at managing confused, agitated, or uncooperative patients

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (effective day 1)

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Start date: October 19, 2026; duration: 13 weeks; 36 hours per week; 12‑hour night shifts.