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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring critical care experience and a VA or compact RN license.

• Work in a 15-bed Surgical/Trauma ICU within a Level I trauma facility
• Care for adult surgical and trauma critical care patients
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Must adhere to facility float policy within scope of practice

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent SICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care, ventilator patient care, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titrating vasoactive drips required
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction/failure required
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, spinal cord injury, and TBI care preferred
• Chest tube insertion/removal assistance and GI surgery experience preferred
• Pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring experience preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration

• Provide critical care nursing to surgically and traumatically injured adult ICU patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Complete specialty-specific orientation modules during onboarding
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO permitted per 13-week contract, with all time off disclosed at time of consideration
• Disclose any planned vacation time between sign date and start date to establish an appropriate start date
• Previous UVA Health employees (permanent staff or travelers) must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days at the facility and are ineligible to return once this threshold is reached
• No radius restriction applies to this unit
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-759257. 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
- 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.