Travel ICU RN - $2,396 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• 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 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an ICU night shift position requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Adult and geriatric Intensive Care Unit setting
• 13-week assignment on night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• ICU patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 based on acuity
• May float to Medical-Surgical/Telemetry or similar units with ratios of 1:4-6
• Unit is connected to the PCU and may float within scope to PCU, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units
• Uses Epic charting system
• Block scheduling is not accommodated

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Stroke CEUs preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care/management, BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Experience accessing/managing ports and post cardiac surgery care preferred
• Two current professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to adult and geriatric ICU patients
• Must float within skillset to PCU, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units based on facility needs
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 designated holidays
• All time off and schedule requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment; changes after start date will not be accommodated
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Former RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before becoming eligible for this travel assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-741494. 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.