Travel ICU/PCU RN - $2,059 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Mixed Acuity ICU/PCU position requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 18-bed Mixed Acuity PCU unit within a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
• Care for intermediate care and non-vented ICU level patients including neurological, post-procedural, and critical care diagnoses
• Patient types include post TNK, neuro IR procedures, embolizations, angiography, hemorrhages/aneurysms, burr holes, post VP shunt placements, post craniotomy/craniectomy, lumbar drains, spinal cord injuries, EVDs, and continuous EEG monitoring
• Also manage respiratory failure, CHF, hypotension, sepsis, AMS, acute neurological diagnoses, DKA, and electrolyte abnormalities
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3 based on acuity; CNA ratio of 1:12
• Uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs/Resparray monitors
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) on a 36/48 schedule with a 6-week schedule cycle
• Every other weekend rotation, with rare back-to-back weekends
• Floating required to like units or patient locations (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task, ICU-ER/ICU holds)
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of ICU experience
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Experience managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience with CVP monitoring and hemodynamic line monitoring required
• Experience with post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes required
• Experience titrating drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine required
• Ability to read and measure telemetry strips required

Additional Information

• Support staff includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, and a dedicated resource nurse/educator
• 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage available on the unit
• Unit is in a formative stage, building its culture with an emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• New facility travelers or those returning after 1+ years receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy
• Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates
• Any scrub color permitted
• Free parking available on campus and in the parking deck
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility as local candidates are not accepted
• Returning perm staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.