American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- 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: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Medical ICU RN for a night-shift assignment at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS certifications.
Details
- Medical Intensive Care unit with 14 beds and a census of 14
- 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A), 36 hours/week
- Cares for medical ICU patients with respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, stroke, ARDS, and other critical diagnoses
- Manages chronic ventilator and tracheostomy patients
- RN to patient ratio of 1:1-2, occasionally 1:3
- CNA support of 1-2 per shift for basic care tasks
- Weekend rotation of 6 shifts within a 6-week schedule
- No on-call or call-back requirements
- Floats to all adult ICU units including PCU
- Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and Phillips monitors
- Utilizes specialized equipment including TABLO, Belmont Rapid Infuser, and cooling/heating blankets
Requirements
- Active GA or compact RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- CCRN certification preferred but not required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
- Minimum 12 months of core experience in the unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
- Skilled in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, and titration of vasoactive, insulin, and heparin drips
- Experience managing invasive lines including arterial lines, central venous lines, and ICP monitoring
- Experience assisting with bedside procedures such as chest tube placement, tracheostomy, and PEG tube placement
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
- At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to hemodynamically unstable ICU patients requiring close monitoring and invasive support
- Work within a busy but team-oriented unit culture
- Supported by 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, along with resource and discharge nurses
- Charge nurse may carry a patient assignment
- Facility offers free parking around campus with paid deck options available
- Orientation includes 1 day of facility-level onboarding and 2 days of departmental orientation
- Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
- Navy scrubs required for RNs
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- No radius rule applies for local candidates within GA facilities, offering the same pay rate
- Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position there
American Traveler Job ID #P-750379. 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
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.