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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Planet HealthcareKnoxville, TN, US
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Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 10 / 20 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours
  • Employment Type : Travel

ICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Trauma Critical Care Locum Tenens in Knoxville, Tennessee\n

\n Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse specializing in trauma and surgical critical care. This locum tenens opportunity in Knoxville, TN (zip code 37920) offers travel nurses and healthcare professionals a rewarding contract at a top trauma center near the Smoky Mountains. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in Tennessee nursing jobs while enjoying Knoxville's vibrant community and scenic surroundings.\n

\n\nICU Nurse Job Details\n \n

  • Job Title : ICU Registered Nurse (Trauma / Surgical Critical Care)\n
  • Employment Type : Locum Tenens / Travel Nursing Contract\n
  • Location : Knoxville, Tennessee 37920\n
  • Healthcare Setting : Trauma Critical Care Unit\n
  • Start Date : October 6, 2025\n
  • End Date : January 5, 2026\n
  • Contract Duration : 13 weeks\n
  • Shift : Night shifts, 3x12-hour (6 : 45pm – 7 : 15am)\n
  • Hours per Week : 36\n
  • Patient Ratio : 1 : 2 (may vary based on acuity)\n
  • Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend\n
  • Estimated Weekly Salary : $1730–$1770 per week\n
  • \n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n \n

  • Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience, ideally in trauma or surgical critical care\n
  • Active Tennessee RN license or compact state nursing license (required at submission)\n
  • BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)\n
  • Ability to work assigned holidays during contract\n
  • Flu vaccine required (medical / religious exemptions considered)\n
  • First-time travel nurses welcome\n
  • Local candidates within 25 miles not eligible\n
  • \n\nICU Nurse Responsibilities\n \n

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to trauma and surgical critical care patients\n
  • Monitor, assess, and document patient status and progress in the ICU\n
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans\n
  • Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to hospital protocols\n
  • Participate in orientation modules and ongoing clinical education\n
  • Adapt to varying patient acuity and respond to emergencies as needed\n
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    \n Experience Knoxville's southern hospitality, outdoor recreation, and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during your nursing assignment. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your ICU nursing career in Tennessee!\n

    Benefits

    401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

    About GHR

    For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.\n\nWe believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.\n\nWe’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

    Equal Opportunity

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    Planet Healthcare Job ID #410978. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : ICU

    About Planet Healthcare

    Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

    Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

    Our Methodology

    Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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    Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus
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