Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,279 per week

Company: American Traveler
Location: Burke
Posted on: October 29, 2025

Job Description:

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,279 per week at American Traveler summary: This position is for a travel nurse RN specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patient care, focusing on critical cases such as stroke and cardiac conditions. The role requires experience with ventilators, drips, and stroke protocols, along with certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. The assignment is a 14-week travel contract involving 12-hour day shifts in Fairfax, Virginia, offering high pay, benefits, and housing allowances. American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fairfax, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/27/2025 Duration: 14 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU/PCU travel position requiring prior travel experience and strong skills with stroke and cardiac patients. Responsibilities Work in both ICU and PCU/Tele units within a hospital environment Patient diagnoses include CHF, stroke, sepsis, cardiac dysrhythmias, pneumonia, diabetes, respiratory issues, and high flow oxygen cases ICU has 12 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2; PCU/Tele has 36 beds (20 semi-private rooms) with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 RN will provide care for patients using vents, drips (sedation, vasoactive), and manage stroke protocols using NIHSS and thrombolytics Common titratable drips include vasopressors, antihypertensives, amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, heparin, esmolol, argatroban, fentanyl, propofol, precedex, and versed Utilizes servo ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p with no on-call or holiday requirements Travelers are required to float first and may take full assignments up to 4 patients Charge RN is present on each shift and rarely takes patient assignments Charge nurse responds to all inpatient MSETS and Rapid Response calls Team includes a free-floating resource nurse per shift and respiratory therapy assistance is available when needed Unit/department orientation includes 2 to 3 shifts with a preceptor Navy blue scrubs are required for this assignment No holiday or on-call coverage is required First time travelers will not be considered for this position Requirements Active RN license valid in VA or compact state Minimum 2 years of recent ICU and PCU/telemetry experience required Prior travel RN experience required Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms Certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS Stroke patient care experience using NIHSS is mandatory Experience managing and titrating drips and caring for vented patients required Benefits 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 Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-620890. 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. Keywords: travel nurse, ICU nursing, intensive care unit, progressive care unit, stroke nursing, cardiac care, ventilator management, critical care RN, ACLS certified, BLS certified

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