Travel ICU Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, 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 a travel RN for a Medical ICU (MICU) night shift position in Tuscaloosa, AL, requiring at least 2 years of experience including 1 year of recent ICU specialty experience.

• 16-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) providing complex monitoring and treatment of adult patients
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Work 36 or 48 hours per week depending on assignment needs
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as assigned
• Floating to other units and hospital locations is required
• EMR:
  Meditech (experience preferred but not required)

• Active AL RN license or Compact RN license required — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
• No prior disciplinary hits on nursing license (past or current)
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS (AHA or Red Cross), NIH Stroke Scale
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (18 months may be considered); must include at least 1 year of recent MICU or ICU specialty experience
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) required at minimum
• Nursys license verification required
• Valid driver's license required
• Two professional references from within the last year required for consideration

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver complex critical care and achieve optimal patient outcomes
• All ICU RNs are required to complete an on-site competency test in addition to an online pre-test prior to starting
• A Cardiac Exam will be assigned following offer acceptance
• No Health Stream modules required prior to start — competency-based modules are completed during virtual orientation
• Timekeeping system:
  Centricity
• Local candidates are welcome to apply at the same rates — no radius restriction
• Solid navy scrubs required

American Traveler Job  #P-683198. 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.