Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Company: American Traveler
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: February 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/02/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel /n Job Description/n American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Night ICU position with a 1:2 patient ratio and advanced critical care skills in a Level II Trauma Center. /n /n Responsibilities/n - Work in a hospital ICU environment within a Level II Trauma Center - May be assigned to General Cardiac, CVICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, or Surgical ICU upon orientation - Patient population includes cardiac, neuro, post-surgical, trauma, respiratory failure, sepsis, and critical care cases - 12-hour night shifts starting at 7:00 pm with a 6-week schedule cycle - Every other weekend rotation, with the possibility of back-to-back weekends on rare occasions - Floating required within similar ICU and medical/surgical units - Uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors - Support staff includes CNA (1:10), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, charge nurse, and hospitalist - No on-call requirements - Daily responsibilities include managing complex ICU patients and performing advanced life-support procedures - RNs are responsible for both clinical care and telemetry monitoring - First-time travelers accepted if all experience and EMR requirements are met - Orientation includes 24 hours classroom and 24 hours unit training for new or returning travelers away 1 years - One major and one minor holiday coverage per policy required - Time off up to 7 days may be approved, excluding specified blackout dates - Scrub color is flexible; any color is acceptable - Staff parking available on campus /n /n Requirements/n - Active AL or compact RN license required - Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required - Experience with Cerner or Epic EMR required - Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS - Advanced critical care skills including vent care, hemodynamic monitoring, medication titrations, arterial line, CRRT, IABP, Impella, EKOS, Swan ganz catheter, FloTrac, chest tubes, and hypothermia protocol - Ability to read and interpret ICU-level telemetry strips - Past permanent staff must wait at least 6 months before returning as a traveler - No local candidates within a 60-mile radius /n Benefits/n - 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 /n American Traveler Job ID P-665638. 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.

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