American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a GA or compact license, BLS and ACLS, to work night shifts in a busy Level 1 trauma and teaching hospital.
Responsibilities
- Position is for the ICU within a large hospital with Level 1 trauma designation
- Float required to all ICU units including CCU, MICU, NICU, PCU, CVICU, and STICU
- Patients include medical, surgical trauma, neuro, cardiovascular, and step-down populations
- ICU nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1-2; PCU ratios are 1:3-4
- 12-hour night shifts (7P–7A) with a 6-week scheduling cycle
- Weekend schedule includes 5-6 shifts every 12 or every other weekend
- No on-call or call back requirements
- Will float to Med/Tele units as needed
- Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, Phillips monitors, and Nova Glucose Stat Strips
- Support staff includes CNAs, a unit secretary, charge nurse, discharge nurse, PICC team, RT, hospitalist and intensivist 24/7
- Central telemetry unit with RNs responsible for strip sign-off
- 1 day general orientation and 2 days unit-specific training provided
- Holiday work required: must work either 12/24 or 12/25 and 12/31 or 1/1
- RTO requests must be approved by manager
- First-time travelers accepted
- Navy scrubs required for RNs
- Free campus parking available
- Team-oriented, high-acuity environment
Requirements
- Active GA or compact RN license required
- Minimum 2 years recent ICU RN experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- CCRN certification preferred
- Must pass EKG competency exam during onboarding
- Experience with trach care, chest tubes, PIV starts, glucometers, and titrating drips (insulin, heparin, narcotic, paralytic, vasopressors, sedation, cardiac)
- Epic EMR experience preferred
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
American Traveler Job ID #P-639196. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
