Travel ICU RN - Stepdown - $2,150 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Falls Church, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 11 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 11 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a stepdown unit requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Stepdown ICU unit with 24 beds
• Patient ratio of 1:3 with up to 3 patients per nurse
• Common patient population includes respiratory disease, neurological disorders, chronic illnesses, and COVID cases
• Manages drips including insulin, cardizem, heparin, Lasix, precedex, and low dose pressors
• Uses Epic EMR
• D/N rotation shift schedule
• Weekend requirement of 5 shifts every 6 weeks
• Floating required with priority given to travelers
• 3-day floor orientation

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA) and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing support on a stepdown unit
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating every-other-holiday basis
• Scrub requirement: navy blue or solid white tops and pants, with jackets in solid navy blue or white, and long sleeve undershirts limited to navy or white

American Traveler Job ID #P-758855. 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

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