Travel ICU RN - $2,249 per week

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit | Discipline: RN | Start Date: 08/30/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 36 hours per week | Shift: 12 hours, nights | Employment Type: Travel

About the Role

18-bed ICU (all private rooms with negative pressure capability). Typical nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:2 (1:1 for CRRT/Organ Donation; may flex to 1:3 during overflow). Average daily census: 13 patients.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill patients with conditions including sepsis, pneumonia, COVID, CHF/COPD, DKA, overdose, renal failure, neurosurgical patients (lumbar drains, ventriculostomies), general surgery, MI, and vascular patients.
• Manage CRRT, IABP, mechanical ventilators, post-code/therapeutic hypothermia, vasoactive drips, sedation & paralytics, central line care/removal, and titration of critical care drips.
• Interpret rhythm strips using Phillips telemetry monitoring.
• Float to Stepdown and Med-Surg when needed.
• Adhere to self-scheduling or block scheduling based on unit needs; every other weekend required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of ICU/critical care experience.
• Previous travel experience preferred.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Experience with CRRT, IABP, mechanical ventilators, post-code care, vasoactive drips, sedation & paralytics, central line care, and titration of critical care drips.
• Unexpired Driver’s License required.
• Willingness to float within skill set and cover holidays as needed.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Self-scheduling available; block scheduling considered (not guaranteed).
• Every other weekend required.
• Rare call/standby requirement.

Support & Resources

• Intensivist on-site: 7 AM–7 PM; Hospitalist overnight.
• Dedicated Respiratory Therapist during the day.
• Pharmacist on unit daily (7:00 AM–4:30 PM).
• 1–2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) depending on census.
• EMR: EPIC.

Dress Code

Royal Blue scrubs. No hoodies or sweatshirts.

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers across the United States. With a focus on compliance and integrity, Malone provides a seamless experience for team members and partner facilities, backed by over 50 years of proven experience.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance