Travel SICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU
- Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

• Specialty:
  SICU
  - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Surgical ICU position requiring a VA or compact RN license and prior SICU experience.

• 15-bed Surgical/Trauma ICU in a Level I trauma teaching hospital
• Adult surgical and trauma critical care patient population
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, must work 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Must adhere to facility float policy, floating within scope of practice as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active VA or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 1 year of SICU experience required
• BSN preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience titrating vasoactive drips and administering continuous IV sedation
• Experience managing cardiac dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Chest tube insertion/removal assistance, EVD/ICP monitoring, and Swan-Ganz monitoring experience preferred

• Provide critical care nursing to surgical and trauma ICU patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed early to plan an appropriate start date
• Specialty-specific orientation modules required, completed during onboarding
• Previous UVA Health employees must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning as travelers
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-759258. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Surgical ICU

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.