Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/28/2026
• 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: Jul 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Work setting is a 431-bed short-term acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center and Magnet designation
• SICU unit serving a specialized patient population including trauma, cardiovascular surgery (TAVR, CABG direct from OR), neurosurgery, and other complex surgical patients
• Common diagnoses include acute ventilatory failure, COVID-19 with high O2 demand, DKA, severe sepsis, unstable GI bleed, open heart recovery, TAVR recovery, post-code blue, multi-system organ failure, and patients requiring CRRT
• Patient ratio is 1:2–3, adjusted to skill level and acuity during float assignments
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling is not available
• Charting is performed using Epic
• Local candidates are accepted
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Current ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Experience with arterial line management required
• Experience with blood product administration required
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing complex surgical and trauma cases required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Time-off requests are approved at the manager's discretion
• Travel pairs will be considered, though identical schedules cannot be guaranteed
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront at the time of consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-725484. 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.

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