Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  01/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a compact or ME license and at least one year of ICU experience for a 13-week day shift assignment.

• Work in a mixed acuity ICU with 9 beds in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes vents, sepsis, PNA, DKA, detox, CHF, COPD exacerbations, surgical complications, and rare overnight pediatric post-surgical cases
• Typical patient ratio is 1:3 based on acuity
• Shifts are 12 hours, 7A-7P, with weekend rotation every other weekend
• May float to Med Surg (ratios 1:5 days/1:6 nights) or ED for supportive tasks
• Uses Cerner for charting
• Duties include management of a varied critical care and med-surg patient population
• Support provided by charge RN, 24/7 RT and hospitalist, intensivist on consult, and centralized tele monitoring tech
• General and unit-specific orientation provided, including online modules and one shift of charge training if applicable
• Scrub color is flexible but must be professional
• Free parking is available on site
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• Active compact or Maine RN license required
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience, with at least 1 year in ICU
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Experience with chest tubes, traches, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, epidurals (rare), CVP, A-line care and blood draws, insulin and cardiac gtts, and strip reading/interpretation
• Charge RN experience highly preferred or willingness to be trained as Charge during contract
• Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles South/Southwest of Bangor, ME (489 State St.) for consideration
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for start dates after 9/30/2024, with only medical exemptions considered

• 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  #P- . 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

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.