American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fishers, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• 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 strong PCU skills, an IN or compact license, and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital ICU with required floating to PCU
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts, 19:00-07:00
• Care for critical care patients with conditions such as ARDS, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, DKA, AKI, UTI, and acute shock
• Patient ratios may be higher and nurses must be comfortable working with complex cases
• Use Cerner EMR system
• All travelers float within the hospital or occasionally to nearby affiliate hospitals
• No local candidates accepted for ICU positions
• Responsibilities include advanced monitoring, critical patient interventions, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Must be able to assist with invasive procedures such as chest tube insertion and sheath removal
• Required to provide care for ventilated patients and perform arterial blood gas interpretation
• Must work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Free parking is available onsite
• Red tops and black bottoms are the required scrub colors
• Returning travelers who were previous permanent or PRN employees must be away for at least 12 months
• RTO policy allows up to 5 days of time off to be auto-approved
• Not accepting first-time travelers for this unit

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required; pending license accepted if willing to obtain appropriate state licensure before start
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA and RQI accepted)
• Minimum of 18 months to 2 years ICU or strong PCU experience required
• Must have graduated from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Must be proficient with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, 12-lead EKG, central and arterial lines, ventilator management, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with Cerner charting required
• Must be able to perform advanced ICU procedures including post-cardiac surgery care, cardiac cath care, sheath removal, advanced IV protocols, and care of surgical wounds with drains or wound vac

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-651316. 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

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