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 hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma ICU position at a large academic teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and proficiency with ventilator management and vasoactive medications.

• Medical ICU setting within a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital designated as both a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• 14-bed MICU unit caring for complex medical patients including those with respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, stroke, ARDS, and hemodynamic instability
• Patient population includes chronic ventilator and trach patients as well as hemodynamically unstable patients requiring invasive monitoring
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1–2 (up to 1:3 in rare circumstances), with CNA support of 1–2 per shift
• Common procedures and skills include trach care, chest tube management, arterial and central line monitoring, ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and management of vasoactive/insulin/heparin drips
• EMR:
  Epic (experience preferred)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Belmont Rapid Infuser, TABLO, and PCA pain management devices
• 12-hour day shifts, 7A–7P, with scheduling on a 6-week cycle
• Weekend rotation of approximately 5–6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No on-call or callback requirements
• Floating required to all adult ICU units and PCU

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Level 1 Trauma and academic teaching hospital experience required
• Proficiency in ventilator management, vasoactive medication management, and invasive line monitoring (arterial lines, CVLs, ICP monitoring)
• Experience with trach care, chest tube management, and titrated drips (vasopressors, insulin, heparin)
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

• Care for critically ill medical ICU patients, managing complex diagnoses and hemodynamic instability with invasive monitoring and ventilatory support
• Department support includes CNAs, a unit secretary (on unit 7A–11P, house-wide after hours), charge nurse, respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), intensivist (24/7), PICC team, discharge nurses, and a central telemetry monitoring unit
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required — travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays, including one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving or day after, 12/24 or 12/25, 12/31 or 1/1)
• RTO requests require manager approval
• 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; local travelers receive the same rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-682927. 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.