Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,872 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/20/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a high-acuity ICU/Stepdown mixed unit, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a mixed ICU and stepdown unit with 24 to 36 beds
• Unit cares for neuro, cardiac, and postsurgical patients with a high acuity case mix
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:2-3, may flex depending on unit census and staffing
• Utilizes Alaris pumps, ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, pressors; advanced equipment includes IABP, EVD, ICP, TVP, CRRT, Impella, Swan-Ganz, and ECMO
• Work schedule is 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Float to all levels of care may be required
• Epic EHR training is preferred
• Dysrhythmia exam required with study guide provided; EKG test on first day with two attempts to pass
• Not accepting local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility
• Team includes intensivist, resident, mid-level providers, rapid response team, and 24/7 house supervisor support
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Responsibilities include hemodynamic monitoring and managing critically ill patients with multi-system organ failure or trauma
• Holiday coverage is expected according to scheduling needs
• First schedule is assigned based on need with input on preferences; future scheduling is self-scheduled
• Orientation includes unit-specific procedures and equipment as necessary

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Current BLS is preferred upon hire but must be obtained before direct patient care
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Prior experience in a critical care setting preferred
• Ability to perform clinical care associated with life-supporting technologies such as ventilator management, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and ECMO

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-615450. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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