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Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) PRN
Job Type: PRN | Variable
Schedule: 1 shift per pay period; 1 weekend per month
Your experience matters
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ICU RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
The Intensive Care Unit is a close-knit team that provides comprehensive, high-acuity care to critically ill patients through evidence-based practice, advanced technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
How you'll contribute
An ICU RN who excels in this role:
- Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
- Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
- Documents patient care given.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Tennessee or compact state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 7 days of hire, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire.
Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Experience: One-year previous experience preferred.
Licenses: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.
Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
More about Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg
STRHS-Lawrenceburg, formerly Crockett Hospital, is a 99-bed, acute care facility located in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, 85 miles south of Nashville.
We have been providing the best healthcare in Lawrence County and surrounding counties in Southern Middle Tennessee since 1974. We expanded the facility and services in 1991 with the addition of an Outpatient Surgery Unit, a state-of-the-art 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department, and an Intensive Care Unit. The hospital opened a 10-bed Physical Rehabilitation Unit in 1997, and a Women's Health Center in 1999. Diagnostic imaging services include in-house MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CT, X-ray, Digital Mammography and Ultrasound. The Rehabilitation Unit provides Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies. In 2009, a $5.6 million construction was completed which expanded the Emergency Department, Outpatient Surgery Unit and Registration area.
We have been providing the best healthcare in Lawrence County and surrounding counties in Southern Middle Tennessee since 1974. We expanded the facility and services in 1991 with the addition of an Outpatient Surgery Unit, a state-of-the-art 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department, and an Intensive Care Unit. The hospital opened a 10-bed Physical Rehabilitation Unit in 1997, and a Women's Health Center in 1999. Diagnostic imaging services include in-house MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CT, X-ray, Digital Mammography and Ultrasound. The Rehabilitation Unit provides Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies. In 2009, a $5.6 million construction was completed which expanded the Emergency Department, Outpatient Surgery Unit and Registration area.
STRHS-Lawrenceburg is dedicated to providing our friends and neighbors with the healthcare they need close to home. What makes us special is our staff Our healthcare professionals are well-trained, dedicated, and above all else, caring. STRHS-Lawrenceburg is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
EEOC Statement
"Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in intensive care nurse jobs.
- Active registered nurse license with no restrictions in the state of practice
- Minimum one to two years of critical care or ICU nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive medications
- Experience with electronic health record systems used in acute care settings
- CCRN certification preferred or required for senior and charge nurse positions
Tips for Your Intensive Care Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to unit type
ICU settings vary significantly, so your resume should reflect the specific unit you're targeting. Cardiac ICU and neuro ICU recruiters look for different experiences, so lead with the most relevant patient populations, acuity levels, and procedures you've managed independently.
List certifications above your experience
CCRN, PCCN, and TNCC credentials are strong differentiators in critical care hiring. Place them prominently near the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section, so hiring managers and ATS screening can flag your specialization immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists intensive care nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight ventilator and drip management experience
Critical care job postings frequently screen for specific clinical skills. Call out your direct experience managing mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, arterial lines, and Swan-Ganz catheters by name in your resume rather than describing them vaguely as 'advanced clinical skills.'
Prepare for scenario-based clinical interviews
Intensive care nurse interviews often include real patient scenarios: rapid deterioration, code management, or family communication under pressure. Practice talking through your clinical reasoning out loud, not just outcomes, so interviewers can follow your decision-making process step by step.
Negotiate shift differentials alongside base pay
Critical care roles are heavily shift-dependent, and night and weekend differentials can significantly change your total compensation. During offer discussions, ask specifically about differential rates, charge nurse pay, and on-call or float pool premiums before accepting any offer.
Intensive Care Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most intensive care nurses?
The most active employers for intensive care nurses right now are HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, RWJBarnabas Health, and Mercy Health, and the most openings are in Texas, Ohio, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, academic medical centers, and regional trauma centers account for the majority of posted positions.
How many intensive care nurse jobs are remote?
About 10% of intensive care nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of bedside critical care. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are case management, utilization review, and tele-ICU monitoring roles that support in-person teams from an offsite location.
How do you become an intensive care nurse?
You start by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain your registered nurse license. Most ICUs require new nurses to complete a critical care internship or residency program before practicing independently. After gaining bedside experience, you can pursue CCRN certification to advance into senior or charge nurse roles.
How do you get hired as an intensive care nurse with little experience?
Many hospitals offer new-grad critical care residency programs specifically designed to transition RNs directly into the ICU. Applying to step-down or progressive care units first builds the acuity exposure that ICU hiring managers want to see. Completing your ACLS certification before applying and highlighting any clinical rotations in acute care settings on your resume strengthens your application even without prior ICU employment.
What does the intensive care nurse interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from a nurse recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the ICU manager and a charge nurse or clinical educator. You should expect scenario-based clinical questions covering rapid response, ventilator management, and difficult family communication. Some hospitals also include a skills assessment or unit walkthrough before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to intensive care nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to intensive care nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, trauma centers, and health systems across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty and experience level and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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