Travel Critical Care Float RN - $2,095 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Main PACU position requiring strong ICU background, charge RN experience, and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• 28-bay Main PACU unit providing 24/7 peri-anesthesia care across the lifespan and acuity spectrum
• Cares for a mix of patient ages from pediatrics to geriatrics, with pediatric recovery assisted rather than primary
• Supports more than 20 surgical and procedural services, including inpatient and outpatient scheduled and emergency surgeries
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Rotating Day/Night schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00-19:30 / 19:00-7:00)
• Every other weekend required, with 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule cycle
• Floating required within specialty as needed, with travelers prioritized to float
• On-call requirement of 1-2 shifts (12 hours) per 4-week schedule
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA only); PALS and NIHSS preferred
• CPI certification required for most units via Calm Every Storm online course
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Strong ICU experience required as a hard requirement
• Previous charge RN experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Competency required in vasopressor titration, airway management, ventilated patient care, blood product administration, and fluid resuscitation
• Experience with central line care, PICC line management, starting/maintaining IVs, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, and dysrhythmia recognition preferred
• Experience with neuro/spine surgery recovery and stroke scale assessment preferred
• Experience in pre/post-operative patient care, including pre-op assessment, education, and consent processes

Additional Information

• Provide vigilant pre- and post-operative peri-anesthesia care to a broad range of surgical and medical patients
• Work alongside a versatile team supporting a wide array of surgical specialties including cardiac, ortho, neuro, GI, and transplant services
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Travel experience is required for consideration
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility to be considered, unless otherwise accepted as local
• Returning staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the system before returning to the same facility or unit

American Traveler Job ID #P-784070. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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