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Registered Nurse (RN), ICU

Nashville General Hospital seeks to hire an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who will embrace our commitment to providing quality care to every patient and family member.

Posted Sep 21

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) · Hospital
License
RN license Current Licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact stateRN license or permit
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN license or permit Current Licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact state Check your license
Certification
BLS BLS and ACLS are required
Certification
ACLS
Education
Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Must be a graduate of an accredited Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program

Preferred

Experience
ICU experience 2 years minimum of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience preferred

What it pays

Night differential
Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
Tuition assistance
Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents
Loan repayment
HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program)
Eligibility
first day of the month after one full calendar month of employment Benefits begin on the first day of the month after one full calendar month of employment
Extra pay
shift and weekend differential paynights and weekends

Benefits

  • BenefitsMetro Health Incentive Program (access to healthcare without out-of-pocket expenses)Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Benefitsshort and long-term disability up to 60% of eligible weekly payShort and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
  • Benefitsbasic life and AD&D coverage at no costLife Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you.
  • Benefitsretirement plan with company contribution up to IRS max limitsRetirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution.
  • Benefitstuition reimbursement for employee and dependentsTuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents
  • BenefitsClinical Ladder ProgramClinical Ladder Program
More benefits (9)
  • Benefitsup to 12 paid holidays each yearUp to 12 paid holidays each Year
  • Benefitsflexible spending accountsFlexible Spending Accounts
  • Benefitsfree parking for all employeesFree Parking for all employees
  • BenefitsHRSA loan forgiveness program eligibilityHRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program)
  • Metro Health Incentive Program
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Free Parking

The role and schedule

Day to day
administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
Day to day
provide respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring Provide respiratory, and ventilator management and monitoring for patients
Day to day
serve as primary coordinator of all disciplines for care coordination Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Day to day
monitor, record, and communicate patient condition using computerized documentation systems Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Day to day
assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of your healthcare team.
Unit size
13 beds This is a 13 Bed Unit with a 2:1 Patient Ratio.
Weekends
Weekends required
Holidays
up to 12 paid holidays per year

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient
1:2 stated in this posting

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

Nashville General Hospital logo
Nashville General Hospital
Hospital
METRO Nashville General Hospital
Address
1818 ALBION STREET, NASHVILLE, TN, 37208
Parking
free parking for all employees Free Parking for all employees
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
114

About METRO NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

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Nashville General Hospital seeks to hire an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who will embrace our commitment to providing quality care to every patient and family member.

This is a 13 Bed Unit with a 2:1 Patient Ratio.

As an ICU RN, you will

Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs. Provide respiratory, and ventilator management and monitoring for patients Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of your healthcare team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program 2 years minimum of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience preferred BLS and ACLS are required Current Licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact state

About Nashville General Hospital

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community

Our benefits include

Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. Benefits begin on the first day of the month after one full calendar month of employment Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution.

Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents Clinical Ladder Program Up to 12 paid holidays each Year Flexible Spending Accounts Free Parking for all employees HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program)

Join our team at Nashville General Hospital. Apply today!

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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