The work of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses can be
physically, psychologically and emotionally demanding and
stressful. There is significant burnout and turnover among
ICU nurses, which deprives the country from well-qualified,
rare sources of expertise in critical care[1-3]. The emergence
of the tele-ICU may provide an opportunity for highly skilled
and experienced ICU nurses to continue using and
developing their critical care knowledge and skills in a
high quality work environment. In addition, tele-ICU nurses
may provide support to ICU nurses when dealing with high
demands and stress. This study examines the sources of job
satisfaction and dissatisfaction in a group of 50 tele-ICU
nurses and their reason for choosing to work in a tele-ICU.