Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma ICU

Job Overview – Trauma/Surgical Critical Care RN | Nights
Location

• State: Tennessee

• Radius Rule: 25-mile radius

Assignment Details

• Start Date: ASAP

• Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (12-hour nights)

• Schedule: Every other weekend required

• Block Scheduling: May be considered based on unit needs

• Call: No on-call required

Position Summary

The Trauma/Surgical Critical Care RN provides high-acuity bedside care to critically ill trauma and post-operative surgical patients. Nurses in this role collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the critical care team to manage ventilators, titrate drips, and respond to rapid or code situations.

Patient & Unit Details

• Specialty: Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Unit (ICU setting)

• Environment: Fast-paced, high-acuity trauma and surgical population

Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of recent trauma, surgical ICU, or comparable critical care experience

• Certifications:

  • Tennessee RN License or Compact License (active and in hand)

  • BLS – American Heart Association

  • ACLS – American Heart Association

• Pending Licenses: Not accepted

• RTO / Holidays: Must be willing to work a share of holidays within contract period

Special Notes

• No license or background issues accepted

• Facility prioritizes candidates with strong critical care assessment and ventilator management skills

• Documentation proficiency required; experience with trauma-level charting systems preferred