Travel Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

HCS 24/7 is a national healthcare staffing organization dedicated to connecting skilled medical professionals with acute care facilities and other clinical settings across the United States. Specializing in the placement of Registered Nurses and Allied health professionals, HCS 24/7 offers a variety of employment options including travel assignments, local short- and long-term contracts, per diem, temp-to-perm, and direct hire opportunities. The company prides itself on its clinician-first approach, providing excellent customer service and support through every step of the employment process. Their extensive clinical coverage includes specialties such as ER, ICU, Med-Surg, Telemetry, Step-Down, OR, PACU, L&D, Mother/Baby, NICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and many more.

HCS 24/7 is currently seeking a skilled Travel Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) to serve in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) role in Nashville, Tennessee. This opportunity consists of a 13-week travel nursing contract starting on August 17, 2026, with a working schedule of 36 hours per week spread across 12-hour day shifts. This local contract promises competitive pay rates paired with maximum subsidies for qualified candidates. The travel nurse will benefit from both daily and weekly pay options via direct deposit or cash cards, ensuring financial flexibility. As part of the role, the nurse will join a team supported by a clinical director and an around-the-clock support team, guaranteeing continuous professional and clinical support throughout the assignment.

In this travel nurse SICU position, the nurse will engage in an intense and rewarding role caring for surgical patients in critical condition, applying specialized knowledge in perioperative care, critical care nursing interventions, and post-surgical patient management. The nurse must be adaptable, attentive to patient needs, and efficient in collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role demands clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and the ability to provide compassionate care under stressful conditions.

The employment type for this role is travel nursing, offering a unique blend of stable pay and the opportunity to experience healthcare in different clinical environments. Compensation includes a tax-free stipend, lodging per diem for qualifying candidates, allowances for meals and incidentals, and travel expense allowances. Moreover, comprehensive benefits are available starting from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for both the nurse and their family. Additional perks comprise 401K retirement plans, free continuing education units (CEUs), professional liability coverage, and various insurance policies like accident, disability, term life, critical illness, and identity theft protection. The company also supports state license assistance, offers an unlimited referral bonus program, and provides extensive staffing assistance and customer service that is available 24/7.

This travel nursing opportunity is attractive not only because of its competitive compensation package but also due to the excellent support and resources available to the nurse throughout their assignment. New graduates in allied healthcare fields are welcome to apply as well, making this a versatile position accessible to a broad range of nursing professionals seeking rewarding clinical experiences in surgical intensive care within a supportive and well-resourced environment.