American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift LTAC ICU position with float requirements and ACLS/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in an LTAC ICU with floating to ICU step down, Brain Health Unit, and long-term vent unit
• HICU is a 40-bed unit specializing in intermediate and critical care, with both telemetry and med/surg patients
• Brain Health Unit (BHU) focuses on medical and neurological diagnoses with an average 20-25 day patient stay
• Burk 2 unit serves patients with chronic respiratory problems requiring ventilator support
• Night shifts (3x12 hours), 19:00-07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Patient population includes complex medical cases such as post-cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, and ventilator-dependent patients
• Equipment includes telemetry, G-tubes, PICC lines, chest tubes, High Flow Nasal Cannula, tracheostomies, and mechanical ventilators
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Staff work with a diverse team to provide acute rehabilitation and complex care
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills in patient assessment and intervention
• Responsibilities include managing specialty equipment, blood transfusions, and non-titratable drips
• Engage patients in group and one-on-one rehabilitation activities in the Brain Health Unit
• Dress code and specific orientation details will be provided prior to start

Requirements

• Active MD or compact RN license required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant ICU experience
• Ability and willingness to float to ICU step down, BHU, and LTC vent units
• Special training needed for ventilator patient care and response to alarms
• Two references required for consideration

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-652823. 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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