Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,650 per week

About the role

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position available in a hospital setting. The role involves managing critically ill adult and geriatric patients, including those with respiratory distress, post-cardiac surgery, and complex multisystem conditions. The position requires the ability to work night shifts and handle high-acuity cases with advanced critical care skills.

This ICU unit provides specialized care including post-cardiac surgery, trauma, and critical care cases. Travelers should expect to float within their scope as needed and complete onsite orientation modules.

Responsibilities

• Managing ventilated patients
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias
• Administering IV medications including insulin and sedatives
• Performing invasive procedures like arterial line management, chest tube management
• Participating in multidisciplinary team support

Requirements

• Valid RN license in the appropriate state
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• CPI certification
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience managing adult and geriatric patient populations

Qualifications

• Experience with Open Heart
• Experience with CRRT
• Experience with Impella
• Experience with hypothermia protocols
• Extra certifications in trauma or specialized intensive care procedures

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

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• Average of 36 hours per week
• Start date: 10/07/2026
• End date: 12/30/2026