Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,688 per week

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Columbia, South Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and dedicated clinical support.

About the Role

The ICU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, critical care to patients in the intensive care unit. Responsibilities include assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life-support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. This position requires strong critical care skills, advanced clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient safety in high-acuity settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in condition
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques
• Operate and manage advanced life support equipment
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions; notify providers of changes in patient status
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations
• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care
• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Requirements

• One year of recent experience as an ICU RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
• TNCC, NIHSS certification
• Other certifications or licenses as required for the position

Skills

• Critical thinking and service excellence
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move about, move equipment (50-100 lbs), push, pull, and bend
• Ability to work effectively with various personnel and maintain a positive attitude
• Technical/motor skills to grasp, perform fine manipulation, and assist with procedures
• Mental resilience to cope with frequent public contact, meet deadlines under pressure, and work with or without supervision
• Visual acuity and effective communication abilities

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first-day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-Friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and continuing education units (CEUs)
• $0 copay for mental health services
• Scholarships and awards
• Exclusive discounts
• Mileage reimbursement
• License and certification reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Cancelation protection
• Guaranteed hours
• Employee assistance programs
• Continuing education opportunities

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour night shifts

Start date: 08/17/2026. Employment type: Travel.