Travel ICU RN - $2,424 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Morristown, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a travel assignment requiring NJ or compact RN license and floating to multiple critical care and step-down units.

Details

• Intensive Care Unit setting within a hospital
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p, 3 days per week
• Requires floating to Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, PACU, Cardiac PACU, CCU, Med/Surg Step Down, Neurovascular Step Down, and Cardiac Step Down as needed
• May float to a sister hospital nearby
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Skills checklist, license verification, NURSYS report, and 2 references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments across all age groups from pediatric to geriatric
• Deliver competent clinical care and respond effectively to emergency equipment and procedures
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of nursing care and patient progress
• Follow National Patient Safety Goals including Universal Protocol and two-patient identifier verification
• Promote a patient- and family-centered care environment while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative assessment, education, and support for surgical patients
• Holiday coverage required for one winter and one summer holiday
• Local candidates accepted
• Travelers may remain on assignment up to one calendar year from the initial start date before requiring a break

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.