Travel ICU Float Pool RN - $2,074 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU Staff Float Pool position requiring AL or compact RN license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and at least 2 years of critical care experience.

Details

• Float pool position covering General Cardiac, CVICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, and Surgical ICU units within a Level II Trauma Center
• 492-bed hospital with a Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center
• Assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• 12-hour day and night shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a) on a 36/48 schedule
• 6-week scheduling cycle with every other weekend rotation, occasionally back-to-back
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units/patient locations, including ICU-to-ICU, ICU-to-MS tasks (limit of 3), and ICU-to-ER/ICU holds
• Uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• RNs required to read/measure telemetry strips for ICU monitoring
• Support staff includes CNAs (1:10 ratio), charge nurse per shift, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care experience required
• First-time travelers considered if they have at least 2 years of experience and Cerner or Epic experience
• Skills may include vent management, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial lines, IABP, Impella, EKOS, CRRT/PrismaFlex, chest tubes, Swan Ganz catheters, trach care, EVD/ICP monitoring, and titratable drip management depending on assigned unit
• One reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months required for consideration
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties including cardiac, cardiovascular, medical, neuro, and surgical intensive care
• Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ years will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit
• Rehire orientation length depends on last date worked at the facility
• Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific dates off are not guaranteed prior to arrival
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be approved in advance, excluding facility blackout dates
• Any scrub color permitted
• On-site staff parking deck available
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered for a travel assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-740175. 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.