Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,820 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• 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: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position in Florida, requiring a minimum of 3 years of critical care experience with trauma and neuro backgrounds.

Details

• Hospital ICU setting serving as a primary trauma and stroke unit
• Patient ratio of 2:1 or 1:1
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required on an as-needed basis
• Holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active FL or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required at time of consideration: BLS and ACLS (both via AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 3 years of recent critical care experience with acute and/or chronically ill patients
• Trauma and neuro ICU experience required
• Charge RN and Neuro ICU experience preferred
• Nursing degree from an accredited school, or from an institution approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON) plus 2 years of recent, consecutive acute care experience within the past 24 months in a US hospital
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must successfully complete a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening, including fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history checks, abuse registry review, and screening for disqualifying offenses

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to trauma and neurological ICU patients
• A Basic Arrhythmia assessment is required; candidates must pass with an overall Angoff score of 83% or greater, 100% in the lethal rhythm section, and 83% in all other sections
• Proof of vaccination status required — declinations are not accepted
• Smoke-free facility
• Local candidates residing within a 60-mile radius of the facility are eligible, but at a reduced pay rate
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-727689. 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.