Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float - $2,075 per week

About the role

ICU Float Intensive Care Unit Specialty in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing critical care to patients in a multi-operational service unit that accommodates various levels of care, including ICU and MedSurg patients. The position requires flexibility to float between units and interpret EKGs, with an emphasis on teamwork and independence.

Responsibilities

• Work on the ICU/MOSU with a patient ratio of 1:2 for ICU patients and 1:3 for MedSurg patients.
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, CHF, neuro seizures, NSTEMI, and pulmonary conditions.
• Perform procedures including intubations, thoracentesis, and femoral arterial line insertions.
• Utilize Cerner electronic medical records.
• Maintain strong vasoactive drip proficiency.
• Work independently and participate in pass/fail SIMs lab assessments.
• Float between units and interpret EKGs.
• Emphasize teamwork and independence.

Requirements

• Valid ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Required nursing license.
• Diploma or higher education in nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience.
• Ability to work 36 hours per week on 12‑hour shifts (days or nights).

Qualifications

• Prior critical care experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting EKGs.
• Ability to float confidently between ICU and MedSurg.

Skills

• EKG interpretation.
• Vasoactive drip management.
• Sterile procedures (Foley catheter insertion, central line dressing).
• SIMs lab assessment participation.
• Teamwork and independent work habits.
• Positive attitude.
• Flexibility to float between units.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit / free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour shifts; 36 hours per week. Approximately 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks. Holidays worked as per unit coverage.