Travel ICU RN - $2,038 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring a NC or compact RN license and prior ICU experience.

Details

• Work in the ICU of a short-term acute care, Level III trauma and teaching hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:2-3
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or sister campus depending on booking
• Epic EMR used, experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC state or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Must pass an Advanced EKG exam prior to start, no exceptions
• Prior travel experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care/management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Additional skills include ventilator patient care, BiPAP/CPAP management, chronic/acute renal failure management, IV insulin protocols, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation and paralytics, emergency medications, procedural sedation monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management and obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG required
• Preferred skills include chest tube insertion/removal assistance, GI surgery, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy care, cardiac sheath removal, and thermoregulation management
• Experience in Medical, Neuro, Surgical, or Trauma ICU settings preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to ICU patients in a Level III trauma and teaching hospital setting
• Royal blue and white scrub color required
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the main campus to be eligible as travelers
• Previous employees must have been separated for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract extensions limited to once on day shift or twice on night shift, with a required 6-month break before reapplying afterward
• RTO requests are subject to manager discretion
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on years of experience, at manager's discretion

American Traveler Job ID #P-737455. 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.