Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Job Overview

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU – Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) needed in Albany, GA – Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU). Join a dynamic STICU travel nursing team starting March 16, 2026, and provide high-quality care to complex surgical and trauma patients while enjoying all that Southwest Georgia has to offer. Albany is known for its vibrant community, affordable cost of living, and welcoming Southern hospitality. Enjoy local attractions such as the beautiful Flint River, Chehaw Park & Zoo, and a thriving arts and music scene.

With mild weather year-round and easy access to outdoor recreation, Albany offers an excellent quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and a rewarding lifestyle.

• Location:
  
  Albany, GA 31701 – Southwest Georgia; ideal for candidates searching for Albany, Georgia travel nurse jobs and Georgia nursing jobs
• Assignment Type:
  Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Setting:
  Acute Care – Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU / SICU)
• Start Date:
  
  March 16, 2026
• End Date:
  July 13, 2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Guaranteed
  
  Hours:
  
  48 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010 per week
• Charting System: MEDITECH (experience with MEDITECH preferred)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience; surgical or trauma ICU (STICU/SICU) experience preferred
• Current ACLS and BLS (AHA) certifications; NIHSS certification required
• Experience caring for trauma, post-trauma, burns, orthopedics, cardiovascular, and neurosurgical patients highly desirable
• Familiarity with CRRT, dialysis, and Open Heart recovery is a plus
• Comfortable working with a diverse patient population, including medical ICU overflow
• Must comply with a strict 75-mile radius restriction

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients in the STICU
• Monitor, assess, and document patient condition and response to treatment using MEDITECH
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, PT/OT, pharmacists) to develop individualized care plans
• Manage complex cases including trauma, burns, cardiovascular, and neurosurgical patients
• Operate and utilize advanced ICU equipment and modalities such as CRRT and dialysis when indicated
• Perform timely, accurate documentation and handoffs to ensure continuity of care
• Provide compassionate support and education to patients and families throughout recovery

This travel nurse opportunity is tailored for experienced ICU RNs and travel nurses seeking STICU/SICU shifts in Albany, GA. Gain hands-on surgical and trauma experience in an acute care setting while exploring Southwest Georgia.

If you are an ICU RN with surgical/trauma expertise and current certifications, apply today to join our STICU travel nursing team in Albany, GA.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We’re committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR’s dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit  to learn more.