ICU RN — Night Shift with $20K Sign-On

Starr Regional Medical Center; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, is seeking an experienced ICU RN for night shifts in a fast-paced ICU. You will perform direct patient care, assess condition, and coordinate care within the nursing process.

The role requires at least one year of direct ICU experience in a high-acuity setting, BLS, and TN RN licensure; PALS within 6 months is preferred. Sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree is required; BSN preferred.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• BLS certification is required at time of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire or department transfer.
• Active Tennessee RN license (single-state or compact) required; if relocating, license must be updated before employment begins.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient.
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during shift.
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on census, acuity and flow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed and floats between staff.
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and addresses issues affecting outcomes.
• Responds to complaints and manages through established channels.
• Performs admissions/discharges and coordinates transfers.
• Ensures staff have equipment and supplies for safe patient care.

Skills

ICU experience

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

BLS Certification

PALS within 6 months

TN RN license

Education

Associate’s degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, is seeking an experienced ICU RN for night shifts in a fast-paced ICU. You will perform direct patient care, assess condition, and coordinate care within the nursing process.

The role requires at least one year of direct ICU experience in a high-acuity setting, BLS, and TN RN licensure; PALS within 6 months is preferred. Sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants.