Travel ICU RN - $1,852 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rome, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a combined Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Cardiac ICU position at a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital in Rome, GA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and active GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Combined Medical, Surgical, Neuro, and Cardiac ICU unit with 26 beds in a 361-bed Level 2 Trauma designated teaching hospital with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• ICU patient population includes drug overdose, MI, subarachnoid hemorrhage, sepsis, acute respiratory failure, MVC, AAA, and suicide attempts
• Patients on Life Link, CRRT, and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) are present; travelers are not assigned CRRT or IABP patients
• Standard nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, with potential for 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required to all Med/Surg and Critical Care areas, including ED boarders
• On-call may be requested in low-census situations, though rare
• EMR: Epic (experience required)

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• TNCC preferred; CPI required (facility will provide if not already held)
• CCRN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in ICU skills including arrhythmia monitoring, sedation, paralytics, titratable drips, CVP monitoring, s/p craniotomy patient care, and tPA administration
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of the first week in New Employee Orientation (Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm), followed by 2–3 days of departmental orientation on the floor
• Department support staff includes CNAs/nurse techs, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, safety sitters, virtual patient observers, virtual RN, and security
• Equipment used includes cardiac monitors, ventilators, BiPap, Alaris pumps, Glucommander, Precision BBG monitor, specialty beds, and virtual RN/patient observer technology
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• Department culture emphasizes teamwork, mutual support, and timely response to telemetry and patient needs
• Must cover 70% of assigned holidays
• Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted; no radius rule applies — same rate offered to local travelers at GA facilities
• First-time travelers will be considered, though not preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-735557. 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.