RN - ICU - Travel Day and Night Shift

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN with 2+ years of critical care experience and an active MD or Compact RN license for a 13-week travel assignment.

Requirements

Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required

Current BLS, ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications required

Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required

Prior travel nursing experience required

Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, and blood product administration

Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP, and suctioning

Cardiovascular skills including CABG, post cardiac surgery care, Swan-Ganz monitoring, and sheath removal

Experience managing CRRT/CVVHD and acute/chronic renal failure patients

Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips required

Neurological care experience including EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-craniotomy management

Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation and management

Comfortable administering continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade

Responsibilities

ICU setting caring for adolescent (rare), adult, and geriatric patients

Diagnoses include MICU, SICU surgical abdominal, neuro cervical spine, post-ops, cardiac medical, MI, chest pain, pneumonia, sepsis, ARDS, cardiogenic shock, OD, and post cath (no trauma cases)

Patient ratio of 1:2, up to 1:3 for lower acuity patients

Utilizes vents, CRRT, IABP, and proning therapy for patient care

Administers pressors and sedation drugs including Epi, Lido, Milrinone, Precedex, Cleviprex, Nicardipine, and Propofol

Epic charting system experience preferred

Rotating day/night shifts, 3x12 hours (07:00-19:30 / 19:00-07:30), primarily days with rotating nights based on department needs

Every other weekend required

Holiday coverage required as scheduled

Floating required to IMC, CSU, and other specialty or lower acuity units as needed

No on-call requirement, though pickup shifts may be requested if core staff cancels

Provide comprehensive critical care to ICU patients with complex multisystem needs

Support includes exposure to CRRT Next Stage, IABP, and proning therapy, with experience preferred

Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope with no scheduling restrictions

Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments

First‑time travelers are not being considered for this role

Former staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler

Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the system before reassignment

Candidates residing under 50 miles from the facility are not accepted unless otherwise specified

Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested; more than 4 consecutive days requires an added week at the end of the contract

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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