Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/27/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU | 13-Week Travel Contract – Jackson, TN (38301) Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) — 13-week travel contract in Jackson, Tennessee (38301); must have recent Med/Surg-Tele experience, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and Epic charting. Apply now for this critical care nursing job. Join a dynamic Neuro ICU team in Jackson, TN, where your critical care nursing skills will directly impact patient outcomes. This travel nurse opportunity provides hands-on neurocritical care experience with adults and geriatric patients following stroke, neurosurgery, and traumatic brain/spinal cord injuries. Jackson is known for a welcoming community, local culture, and easy access to parks and outdoor activities — ideal for travel nurses seeking work-life balance in Tennessee. Job Details Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU / Travel Nurse Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010 Location: Jackson, TN 38301 (Jackson, Tennessee travel nurse job) Setting: Neuro ICU (9 beds, typical daily census 8) Contract Length: 13 weeks (4/13/2026 – 7/13/2026) Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (18:30 – 07:00) — critical care night shift Hours per Week: 36 Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; must be willing to work Memorial Day Orientation: 16 hours Qualifications & Requirements Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg-Tele experience required; neuro or ICU experience preferred Active Tennessee RN license or compact RN license (required) Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Epic electronic charting experience within the last 12 months (must be detailed on submission profile) Ability and willingness to float to other ICUs, Med/Surg/Tele, and progressive care units (no exceptions) Previous charge nurse experience and community hospital experience preferred COVID-19 and seasonal Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions accepted for COVID only) Critical care certification (CCRN) or neurocritical care training is a plus Core Responsibilities Provide high-quality neurocritical care to adults and geriatric patients, including post-surgical, stroke, and post-TPA cases Manage complex patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, arterial blood gases, and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips Perform ICU procedures: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and wound care Assist with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and therapeutic hypothermia protocols Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, IV teams, and rapid response Maintain strict infection prevention and isolation precautions consistent with ICU and hospital policies Flex to other units as needed and adapt to varied critical care and progressive care environments Why apply? This Neuro ICU travel nurse position offers competitive pay, hands-on neurocritical care experience, and the chance to join a skilled interdisciplinary team in Jackson, Tennessee. If you are an experienced ICU RN with tele/Med-Surg background and current Epic experience, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your critical care nursing career. Travel nurse jobs in Tennessee fill quickly—submit your profile with certifications and Epic experience today. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 470140. 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 GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.