Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
2 days ago
Mechanicsville
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/05/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 48 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Position is in a 24-bed ICU within a hospital setting, • Patient population includes sepsis, CVA, pneumonia, ARDS, respiratory failure, heart failure, renal failure, overdose, and CIWA cases, • Nurses manage ventilators, sedation, pressors, and support for neuro-related conditions; experience with Impellas, CRRT, and post-cardiac surgery preferred, • Staff-to-patient ratio is typically 1:2, may go up to 1:3 if ICU stepdown patients are present, • 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and major holiday required, • ICU nurses may float to stepdown units but not to med/surg units, • EKG testing is required on the first day, with two attempts allowed, • Provides and coordinates care for critically ill adult patients with complex multi-system conditions, • Responsible for ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and life-support equipment as needed, • Participates in interdisciplinary team care planning and patient/family education, • Must be prepared to respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions, • Must be able to synthesize, prioritize, and take immediate, evidence-based action, • Holiday coverage for major holidays is required, • First-time travelers are welcome to apply\n \n Requirements\n, • Active VA or compact RN license required, • Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required; 3 years preferred, • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, • Copy of nursing diploma required for consideration, • Must pass EKG exam (study guide provided), • Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy 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.