ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Nashville, Tennessee
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,524/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $42.33
- Weekly
- $1,524
- Yearly (full-time)
- $79,248
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $42.33/hour — 8% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee ($39.18/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee right now
- 1,203 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee from 7 agencies, 330 of them in Nashville.
- Pay in these listings: $24.00 – $87.63/hour, median $47.54/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Tennessee: $39.18/hour ($81,494/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($52.17/hour across 262 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your cardiac critical care expertise to Nashville for a 13-week travel contract supporting patients in a specialized cardiac care setting. This assignment is designed for a nurse with strong cardiac and critical care experience, including familiarity with PA catheter and hemodynamic monitoring, IABP, Impella, and CRRT. You may also work with central line and Swan-Ganz catheter insertions, intubations, and complex cardiogenic shock cases. The team is expanding its cardiogenic shock program and is supported by providers specializing in this patient population. Work 12-hour day shifts while enjoying the energy of Music City between assignments.
Weather
Nashville typically offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with cool mornings, pleasant afternoons, and occasional rain. It is a great season for exploring the city’s outdoor spaces, scenic neighborhoods, and nearby destinations.
Fun Things To Do
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Live Music: Explore Nashville’s legendary honky-tonks, concert venues, and live music along Broadway.
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Outdoor Adventure: Walk or bike through Centennial Park, Percy Warner Park, and the city’s greenways.
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Day Trip: Visit Franklin for historic architecture, local shops, restaurants, and Civil War history.
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Day Trip: Spend a day in Chattanooga exploring the Tennessee River waterfront, aquarium, and scenic Lookout Mountain.
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Day Trip: Discover Mammoth Cave National Park, with cave tours, hiking trails, and scenic overlooks within a manageable drive.
Job Specifics
City and State: Nashville, Tennessee
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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