ICU Travel Nurse Job in Chattanooga, TN | Days (3x12)

Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga, TN
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Chattanooga, TN
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$2,008
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/23
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Parkridge Medical Center. This role pays $2,008 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically ill patients on continuous monitoring, titrate critical infusions as ordered, manage ventilated patients, and act immediately on signs of deterioration with the critical care team.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this ICU travel nurse job in Chattanooga, TN, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Parkridge Medical Center
  • Location: Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)
  • EMR System: Meditech

Responsibilities

  • Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
  • Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
  • Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
  • Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses

Travel ICU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Tennessee and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Chattanooga, TN

What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Does Tennessee honor my multistate license for this assignment?
Yes—an active multistate RN license covers this assignment because Tennessee participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. Endorsement applicants should budget extra care for the Declaration of Citizenship: it requires a handwritten, notarized signature with supporting identity documentation—digital signatures are rejected, and the form is a common roadblock—have it notarized before you file. Our Tennessee Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What does the inpatient case mix look like for a travel nurse at Parkridge Medical Center?
Parkridge is a 275-bed hospital with emergency, cardiac, neurological, oncology, orthopedic, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Travelers may work with both general acute-care patients and specialty populations without the scale of a large academic center.
Which cardiac services may shape RN assignments at Parkridge?
Cardiac care includes catheterization, heart and vascular surgery, valve procedures, and a hybrid operating room for specialized cardiovascular treatment. Cardiac, ICU, OR, and step-down travelers may see patients before and after both catheter-based and open procedures.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

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Explore Chattanooga, TN

Mountains box in Chattanooga, TN on three sides, and the Tennessee River bends through the middle, giving the city a setting few markets match and a hospital base that serves the surrounding tri-state region. Travel demand runs across intensive care units and emergency departments. The revitalized riverfront and downtown put walkable housing within reach of several campuses, while the North Shore adds a restaurant-row neighborhood across the pedestrian bridge. The rents have climbed with the city's reputation but still undercut the big southeastern metros. Lookout Mountain rises straight from the city's edge with Ruby Falls inside it. Trail systems lace the ridges, which is exactly why outdoor-minded RNs tend to extend their contracts here more often here than in nearly any market of comparable size.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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