American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Critical Care Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Critical Care Float RN for a night shift hospital position requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with float responsibilities across multiple critical care units.
Details
- Critical Care Float position within a hospital setting
- Primary floating to ICU with potential to float to MS, MS/Tele, PCU, and other ICU units
- Cares for adult to geriatric patient population across MS, MS Tele, PCU, ICU, Neuro ICU, and CVICU diagnoses
- Patient ratios include 1:2-3 in ICU, 1:4-5 in PCU, and 1:5-6 in MS/MS Tele
- Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
- Works every other weekend, averaging 6 weekends over a 13-week contract
- Uses Epic EMR (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication tools
- No on-call requirements
- Navy blue scrubs required
Requirements
- Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Epic charting system experience required
- Prior charge experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Experience with IV therapy, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
- Skills in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients
- Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, ICP monitoring, EVD, and post neurosurgery care preferred
- Knowledge of cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Experience with IV insulin protocols and infection prevention practices
Additional Information
- Provides critical care nursing across multiple specialty units as part of a hospital float pool
- Floating required to various units based on facility need
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
- RTO blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
- Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period
- Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
- Previous Piedmont employees (perm, per diem, or FCSS) must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
- Travelers who cancel or receive a facility DNR must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying
American Traveler Job ID #P-738443. 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.