Job Description

Travel Registered Nurse – RN – ICU | Up To $11,800 Per Month

Advance your ICU career with one of the nation’s most nurse-centric travel agencies.
We’re hiring experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Travel RNs for nationwide assignments offering high pay, day-1 benefits, and fast interviews .

Why Travel With Us

• Competitive pay: Up to $11,800 per month (weekly gross varies by location, shift, specialty, and hours)
• Day-1 medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Guaranteed weekly hours on most assignments
• Dedicated recruiter + clinical support team
• 401(k) with company match
• Career-ladder & education advancement opportunities
• Traveler-first, nurse-centric philosophy

Assignment Details

• Nationwide ICU openings across top health systems
• Contract lengths: 8–13 weeks (extensions often available)
• Day or night shift
• Settings may include: Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU, CVICU (depending on availability)

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-acuity care to critically ill and unstable patients
• Manage ventilators, drips, invasive lines, and complex monitoring
• Recognize and respond quickly to patient deterioration
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately
• Maintain facility protocols, traveler expectations, and compliance standards

Required Experience

(This section helps limit unqualified applicants.)

• Minimum 1–2 years of recent ICU RN experience (within the last 18 months)
• Active RN license in the U.S. (state-specific license required prior to start)
• AHA BLS and ACLS required
• Strong experience with:
• Ventilator management
• Titrating critical drips (Vaso, Levo, Epi, etc.)
• Invasive monitoring (A-lines, CVP, ICP—depending on unit)
• Ability to pass compliance and credentialing requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience
• Experience in Level I or Level II trauma centers
• Proficiency with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)

What We Look For in a Strong Candidate

• Highly adaptable and able to hit the ground running
• Confident in autonomous critical care decision-making
• Team-oriented, reliable, and committed to patient safety
• Calm under pressure in rapidly changing conditions

Ready to Travel?

If you're an experienced ICU RN seeking top pay, nationwide flexibility, and nurse-first support , apply today! A recruiter will reach out quickly with the ICU assignments that best match your background.

Apply today and connect with our team to find a travel assignment that fits your lifestyle, goals, and values.

Nick Hoffman
Phone: (937) 281-3651
Email: nick.hoffman@healthcarousel.com

Recognized as a Top Agency Finalist – The Gypsy Nurse

Assignments fill fast. Apply now to lock in your preferred location and start date.

Pay: Up to $11,800.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 1 full year of bedside patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last year?
• Do you have 1 year of recent (within the last year) bedside patient care experience in a hospital setting on a ICU unit?
• Are you open to travelling more than 50 miles for a contract?
• Are you working in a Skilled Nursing Facility? If yes you will not qualify for these positions.
• Are you in a supervisory or leadership role? If so, you likely will not qualify for a travel position as we require recent direct patient care

Experience:

• recent acute care ICU: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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