American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with active PA or Compact RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications for a 13-week rotating assignment.
Details
- Work in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of a hospital setting
- Rotating shift assignment open to one RN for Days and one RN for Nights
- Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- 13-week assignment length
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Cerner charting system experience preferred
- Floating required within the hospital and to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius as needed
- Must be available to work every other holiday
Requirements
- Active PA or Compact RN license required
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications only)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
- Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP, and care of ventilated patients
- Experience with CVP monitoring, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, and continuous IV sedation/paralytics
- Experience managing CRRT/CVVHD and acute/chronic renal failure patients
- Neurological care experience including EVD, ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocol, and post-neurosurgical management
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Experience with IV insulin protocols and infection prevention/isolation precautions
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Two professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years preferred
Additional Information
- Provide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients requiring advanced hemodynamic, respiratory, and neurological monitoring and intervention
- May be paired with a travel partner based on facility need, though matching schedules cannot be guaranteed
- Must reside within a 10-mile radius for potential floating to sister facilities
- Fingerprinting, drug screening, and required labs must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing
- All compliance requirements must be cleared by the Wednesday prior to start
- Approximately 1 hour of pre-start modules required before entering the facility
- Local candidates accepted at the travel rate
- Former permanent employees of the facility are not eligible to return as travelers
- Holiday coverage required on a rotating every-other-holiday basis
American Traveler Job ID #P-737481. 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
About American Traveler
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.