Travel ICU RN - $1,866 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a hospital ICU position requiring 2 years of ICU experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 24-bed Intensive Care Unit with an average daily census of 19 patients
• Patient population ranges from adults to geriatrics with diagnoses including ARDS, sepsis, stroke, STEMI, DKA, post-op complications, cardiogenic shock, GIB, COPD exacerbation, encephalopathy, liver failure, drug overdose, and ESRD on CRRT
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3, with travelers expected to be prepared to take a third patient
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Uses Pyxis and Epic systems along with SBAR communication
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Travel pairs are not permitted on the same unit and shift

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required prior to start
• TNCC certification preferred
• Experience with care of ventilated patients, HFNC, suctioning (ETT, NT), IV therapy, and central line care/management required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• CVA/acute stroke management experience required
• Post neurosurgery management experience preferred
• CVVHD/CRRT experience preferred
• Post cardiac surgery care experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within the ICU for a wide range of critical diagnoses and post-surgical conditions
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all requests finalized prior to submission
• Holiday coverage required based on the number of major holidays falling within the assignment period, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who were unable to return to a specific Piedmont facility must complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont before rebooking

American Traveler Job ID #P-738506. 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

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