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 Macon, Georgia.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital with a high-acuity medical ICU patient population and day shift availability.

• Medical ICU unit in a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital designated as both a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• 14-bed MICU unit caring for patients with respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, hemodynamic instability, stroke, ARDS, overdoses, and patients on chronic ventilators and trachs
• Patient ratio of 1:1-2 (occasionally 1:3)
• 12-hour day shifts, 7A-7P, on a 6-week scheduling cycle
• Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to all adult ICU units and PCU
• EMR:
  Epic (experience required)

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• CCRN preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency with trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, insulin drips, heparin drips, and vasoactive medication management
• Experience monitoring and managing invasive lines including arterial lines, CVLs, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Experience managing ventilator-dependent patients
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration

• Responsibilities include managing hemodynamically unstable patients, titrating vasoactive drips, assisting with bedside procedures such as chest tube placement, tracheostomy, and PEG tube placement
• Equipment used includes TABLO (renal replacement therapy), Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Belmont Rapid Infuser, and PCA pain management
• CNAs on unit assist with vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, ambulation, turning, and patient transport
• Unit secretary on-site 7A-11P; house-wide call secretary available 11P-7A
• Support staff includes a charge nurse, PICC team, resource nurses, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required — candidates are expected to work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, and 12/31 or 1/1)
• RTO requests require manager approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius rule applies and the same rate is available regardless of proximity to the facility

American Traveler Job  #P-682926. 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.