Travel ICU RN - $2,146 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Aiken, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position requiring 2+ years of acute care ICU experience, Cerner proficiency, and CPI certification in a multidisciplinary critical care setting.

Details

• 13-week contract at a hospital-based ICU
• Multidisciplinary ICU caring for neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients
• Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Technology utilized includes ventilators, ventriculostomies, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, IABP, ECMO/tandem heart, Impella, BIS monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, CRRT, gastric tubes, and IV infusion pumps
• Cerner EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required (no pending licenses)
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (AHA-issued only), NIHSS, and CPI (must be Crisis Prevention Institute's NCI With Advanced Physical Skills Training course)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU acute care experience in a US hospital required
• BSN highly desired
• US Social Security Number required
• Date of birth required for consideration
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Provides comprehensive patient care to a diverse critical care population, including operating and monitoring advanced life-support and hemodynamic equipment
• Care is delivered in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements, with attention to the needs of patients, families, and the community

American Traveler Job ID #P-725861. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.