Travel Critical Care Float RN - $2,656 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/09/2026
• 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: Dec 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Critical Care Float RN requiring MA licensure, Level I Trauma ICU experience, and the ability to float across all adult ICUs.

Details

• Critical Care Float position floating between all adult ICUs and step-down units
• Excludes assignment to post cardiac surgery, balloon pump, Impella, transplant, or EVD patients
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Required to work every third holiday rotation and every other weekend
• Call-outs must be made up at the end of the assignment
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active MA RN license in hand required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• 5 years of experience in a Level I Trauma facility preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• NIHSS and TCAR certifications preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and suctioning
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and emergency medications
• CVA/acute stroke management experience required
• CRRT/CVVHD experience preferred
• Experience with infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPE
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• IV insulin protocol experience required
• 2 reference required for consideration, with at least one from a Nurse Manager or higher

Additional Information

• Floats across Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, and other adult critical care units
• Must be comfortable floating to all adult ICU and step-down units
• Union facility with no special scheduling accommodations; must be able to work all 7 days
• Required to pass two exams at orientation: a medication exam and a telemetry exam, each with one attempt allowed
• Failure to pass either exam will result in immediate contract cancellation
• Study materials provided during compliance process and FDIs
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate within a 75-mile radius
• RN candidates must reside within a 200-mile radius
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system
• Up to 14 days of RTO can be submitted for review, with no RTO allowed during the first week
• First-time travelers not typically considered unless they have significant ICU experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-784657. 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 - ICU

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