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 Montgomery, Alabama.

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

Assignment Overview

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

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Float Pool position across multiple critical care units, requiring at least 2 years of experience and an AL or compact RN license.

• Float Pool ICU position covering multiple critical care units:
  General Cardiac ICU (10 beds), CVICU (12 beds), MICU (14 beds), Neuro ICU (14 beds), and Surgical ICU (14 beds)
• Patient populations vary by unit and include STEMI, post-cardiac cath, respiratory failure, post-cardiac arrest, stroke, sepsis, post-op CABG/valve/vascular surgery, V-A and V-V ECMO, acute liver/renal failure, DKA, trauma, and neurological emergencies such as CVA, SAH, SDH, and seizures
• Required skills span across units and include vent management, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial lines, IABP, Impella, EKOS, CRRT (Prisma Flex), Swan-Ganz catheters, chest tubes, Flo Trac monitoring, titratable drip management, hypothermia protocol, trach care, EVD, ICP monitoring, vasopressor and sedation management, wound care, and Tandem Life/Tandem Lung
• Patient ratio is 1:2
• RNs are required to read and interpret ICU telemetry/monitoring strips
• EMR:
  Cerner (experience required for first-time travelers; preferred for all others)
• IV pumps:
  Plum 360 | Medication dispensing:
  Omnicell | Monitors:
  Spacelabs
• Shift hours: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours/week
• Schedule runs on a 6-week cycle
• Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends possible but rare
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units (ICU-to-ICU, ICU-to-MS task with a limit of 3, ICU-to-ER/ICU holds)

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license required (can submit pending with ETA)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must have a minimum 6-month gap before being considered as a traveler
• Required documentation for consideration: 1 reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months, copy of certifications, full SSN, and DOB (day and month)

• Travelers will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• New travelers to the facility or those returning after 1+ year away will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 24 hours of on-unit orientation; orientation schedule for rehires will be assessed based on last date of service
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:10 ratio), a charge nurse per shift, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
• Holiday coverage required per policy: one major and one minor seasonal holiday
• Multiple RTO blackout periods apply throughout the year — please discuss scheduling needs with your recruiter prior to accepting the position
• Scrub color: any
• Staff parking is available on campus in a dedicated parking deck
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner or Epic EMR experience
• This facility conducts interviews — candidates should be prepared for the interview process

American Traveler Job  #P-683259. 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 Float

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.