Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,822 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Title: RN - ICU
Location: Macon GA
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift 12hr Day Shift - 36 Shift Information 7a-7p
On Call, Call Back Requirements None
Weekend Rotation 6 shifts on a 6 week schedule (6 out of 12 shifts)
Holiday Requirements work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after + 12/24 or 12/25 + 12/31 or 1/1
Floating Requirements All adult ICU units in house including PCU

Job Summary
Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a 14-bed Medical ICU at a Level 1 Trauma and Teaching Hospital. The ideal candidate will have strong critical care experience managing complex, high-acuity patients in a fast-paced team environment.

Facility Highlights

• 637 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Details

• 14-bed Medical ICU
• Average census: 14 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1–2 (occasionally 1:3)
• CNA support available each shift
• First-time travelers accepted
• Floating required to all adult ICU units including PCU

Patient Population
Common diagnoses include:

• Respiratory failure
• Renal failure
• Sepsis
• GI bleed
• DKA
• Stroke
• Pneumonia
• Cancer
• ARDS
• Overdose patients
• Hemodynamically unstable patients requiring invasive monitoring
• Chronic ventilator and trach patients

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience
• Active RN license
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• NIHSS required
• CCRN preferred

Required Skills

• Ventilator management
• Trach care
• Chest tube management
• PIV starts
• Insulin, heparin, and vasoactive drips
• Titration of drips to HR/BP parameters
• Management of arterial lines and central lines
• ICP monitoring
• Bedside procedure assistance
• TABLO experience preferred

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors: Philips
• Additional equipment:
  • Belmont Rapid Infuser
  • TABLO
  • PCA pumps
  • Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs)
  • Cooling/heating devices

Department Support

• RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage 24/7
• PICC team available
• Resource and discharge nurses available
• Central telemetry monitoring
• Unit secretary support

Schedule & Requirements

• 12-hour Day Shift
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 36 hours/week
• Weekend rotation required:
  • 6 shifts every 6 weeks
• Holiday requirement:
  • One shift for each major holiday group
• No call or callback requirements

Orientation

• 1 day hospital orientation + education modules
• 2 days unit orientation

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available
• Team-oriented, fast-paced ICU environment

26-14677 (M)

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement. 

Why Vivian Health?

Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.