American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN - ICU for a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital's Medical ICU, requiring 2+ years ICU experience and NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS certifications.
Details
- Work in a 14-bed Medical ICU at a 637-licensed-bed Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
- Care for medical ICU patients with diagnoses including respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, stroke, ARDS, pneumonia, cancer, and overdoses
- Manage chronic ventilator and trach patients, as well as hemodynamically unstable patients requiring invasive monitoring
- RN to patient ratio of 1:1-2, rarely 1:3, supported by 1-2 CNAs per shift
- 12-hour day shifts (7A-7P), 36 hours per week
- Weekend rotation of 6 shifts over a 6-week schedule
- No on-call or call-back requirements
- Float to all adult ICU units including PCU
- Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and Phillips monitors
- Unit-specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, Belmont Rapid Infuser, TABLO, PCA pumps, SCDs, and cooling/heating blankets
- 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage on unit
- Support includes CNAs, unit secretary, charge nurse, resource/discharge nurses, and a PICC team
Requirements
- Active GA or compact RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required
- CCRN preferred but not required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
- Experience within the last year in the ICU specialty required
- Skills required: trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin and heparin drip titration, vasoactive medication management
- Experience managing invasive lines including arterial lines, central venous lines, and ICP monitoring
- Experience assisting with bedside procedures such as chest tube placement, tracheostomy, and PEG tube placement
- Experience managing ventilator-supported patients
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
- Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include direct bedside care for critically ill medical ICU patients and management of complex equipment and procedures
- 1-day facility orientation with educational modules, plus 2 days of departmental orientation
- Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- No radius rule applies; local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
- Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position there
American Traveler Job ID #P-777688. 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
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.