Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,279 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/27/2025
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU/PCU travel position requiring prior travel experience and strong skills with stroke and cardiac patients.

Responsibilities

• Work in both ICU and PCU/Tele units within a hospital environment
• Patient diagnoses include CHF, stroke, sepsis, cardiac dysrhythmias, pneumonia, diabetes, respiratory issues, and high flow oxygen cases
• ICU has 12 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2; PCU/Tele has 36 beds (20 semi-private rooms) with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• RN will provide care for patients using vents, drips (sedation, vasoactive), and manage stroke protocols using NIHSS and thrombolytics
• Common titratable drips include vasopressors, antihypertensives, amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, heparin, esmolol, argatroban, fentanyl, propofol, precedex, and versed
• Utilizes servo ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p with no on-call or holiday requirements
• Travelers are required to float first and may take full assignments up to 4 patients
• Charge RN is present on each shift and rarely takes patient assignments
• Charge nurse responds to all inpatient MSETS and Rapid Response calls
• Team includes a free-floating resource nurse per shift and respiratory therapy assistance is available when needed
• Unit/department orientation includes 2 to 3 shifts with a preceptor
• Navy blue scrubs are required for this assignment
• No holiday or on-call coverage is required
• First time travelers will not be considered for this position

Requirements

• Active RN license valid in VA or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU and PCU/telemetry experience required
• Prior travel RN experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Stroke patient care experience using NIHSS is mandatory
• Experience managing and titrating drips and caring for vented patients required

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-620890. 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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