Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $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 a minimum of 2 years of ICU acute care experience and Cerner proficiency, with night shift availability and a 50-mile radius requirement.

Details

• 13-week contract at an acute care hospital ICU
• The ICU is a multidisciplinary unit caring for neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients
• Schedule is 3x12-hour night shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Technology used 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 (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• CPI certification required — must be the Crisis Prevention Institute's NCI with Advanced Physical Skills Training course
• Minimum 2 years of ICU acute care experience in a US hospital required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• BSN highly desired
• US Social Security Number required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Provides a wide range of patient care functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on meeting the needs of patients, families, and the community
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months; at least one reference should be from the most recent employer
• Date of birth required for consideration
• All certifications must be AHA-issued

American Traveler Job ID #P-725594. 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.