Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/25/2026
• 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: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a float-pool ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital in Macon, GA, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple critical care units.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts, 7P–7A, 36 hours per week
• Position functions in a float pool capacity across multiple ICU units on the main campus, including CCU, MICU, NICU, CVICU, STICU, and PCU (step-down)
• Each ICU unit contains 10–20 beds
• ICU patient ratios are 1:1–2; PCU patient ratios are 1:3–4
• Patient populations span critical care specialties including cardiac, medical, surgical/trauma, neuro, and cardiovascular
• Common drips include insulin, heparin, narcotics, paralytics, vasopressors, sedation, and cardiac drips
• Required skills include trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and glucometer use
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and Nova Glucose Stat Strips
• Weekend rotation: 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling cycle
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Holiday coverage: travelers are expected to work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1)

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• CCRN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma and academic teaching hospital experience preferred
• Must pass an EKG competency exam during onboarding
• Epic EMR experience required
• 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Level 1 Trauma Center, academic teaching hospital, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center
• Unit support includes CNAs, a unit secretary (on-unit 7A–11P, house-wide after), free-floating charge nurse, PICC team, resource nurses, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Orientation consists of 1 day of general onboarding with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• RTO requests must be submitted through and approved by the manager
• Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs
• Unit culture is described as busy and team-oriented
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies and the same rate is offered regardless of distance from the facility
• Candidates previously employed in a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-682920. 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.