Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro ICU/IMCU) | Atlanta, GA | Travel - Temporary Assignment | Start 09/08/2026 | 13 weeks | $1,729-$1,849 per week | Guaranteed hours: 36 per week | Night shift | Hospital setting
This assignment centers on neuro-focused inpatient care in a unit that combines ICU and step-down capabilities. The nurse may float between ICU and IMCU as needed to cover patient needs while maintaining safe patient-to-nurse ratios.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,729-$1,849 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights
- Start date: 09/08/2026
- Setting: ICU/IMCU with neuroscience-focused patient care
- Travel assignment in a hospital environment
- Neuro ICU/IMCU experience required

Responsibilities
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for adults with neurological injuries or disorders in ICU and IMCU, with potential float between units
- Perform comprehensive neuro assessments and ongoing monitoring of neurological status, including documentation of changes in level of consciousness, pupils, motor function, and other critical indicators
- Administer medications and therapies per physician orders; manage seizure precautions, sedation, analgesia, and airway support as indicated
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and adjust individualized care plans
- Respond to clinical changes, rapid responses, and code events; assist with procedures common to neuro-critical care and ventilated patients
- Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation; ensure adherence to protocols, safety standards, and infection control practices
- Coordinate patient transfers, consults, and discharge planning within a high-acuity neuro-focused population
- Adhere to unit-specific ratios: ICU 1-2 patients; step-down 3-4 patients, with expected floating between ICU and IMCU as needed

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Georgia (GA RN)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a neuro-focused ICU/IMCU or equivalent specialty
- Strong neuro-care experience and clinical proficiency for neuro-critical patient management
- Ability to work night shifts and to float between ICU and IMCU as required by patient census
- Resume or work history with no gaps greater than 60 days, Skills Checklist, References, Certification Card, and Nursys license verification (per Job Notes)
- Demographic information loaded into profile, including badge-appropriate photo, as part of onboarding

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours on assignment
- Dedicated travel recruitment and ongoing assignment support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
- Assignment-specific support throughout the contract duration

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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