Travel Critical Care Float RN - $3,211 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• 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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Float Pool RN requiring 3+ years of RN experience with telemetry background to care for varying acuity patients across ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg and PCU units.

Details

• Float position covering ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg and PCU units within a hospital setting
• Primarily covers a 20-bed medical ICU with 2:1 patient ratios, plus float coverage to multiple other units
• Cares for patients of varying acuity including cardiac arrest, sepsis, ventilation, stroke, surgical and dialysis cases
• Performs bedside procedures as part of patient care
• Night shift schedule: 3x12, 7p-7a
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• 0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3+ years of RN experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• CRRT/IABP experience required
• Recent specialty experience preferred; ICU or critical care experience a plus
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Must be comfortable floating across multiple units and caring for patients of varying acuity
• Ability to frequently lift, push and pull over 35 lbs
• Frequent walking, repetitive motion and bending required
• Color discrimination needed for clinical cues
• Documents required for consideration: last 4 of SSN and month/day of date of birth

Additional Information

• Performs hourly patient rounding and bedside shift report
• Maintains ongoing communication with physicians and other departments as patient needs change
• Prioritizes care and manages time effectively across multiple units
• Adheres to infection-control protocols and patient privacy/confidentiality requirements
• Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, sharps and airborne infectious diseases
• Implements professional nursing practice using the nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based care
• Coordinates admission, transfer, and discharge activities along with patient and family education
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility; local candidates accepted at a lower pay rate

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.