Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/17/2026
• 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 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a high-acuity stepdown unit requiring critical care experience with ventilator-dependent patients and FL or compact licensure.

• Work in the ICU/Respiratory Care Unit of a high-acuity stepdown unit
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Float as needed
• Holiday coverage required (2 of 3 major holidays, including holiday and eve)
• No block scheduling requests accepted
• Patient ratio is 3:1, with a maximum of 4:1 depending on staffing
• Travel pairs will not be considered
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active FL or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certification via AHA
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 3 years recent critical care experience with acute/chronically ill patients requiring ventilator support
• Trauma and Neuro experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Degree from an accredited nursing school, or a degree from an institution approved by FBON with 2 years of recent, consecutive acute care experience in a US hospital within the past 24 months
• Must pass a Basic Arrhythmia assessment
• Successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening, including fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history checks and abuse registry review

• Provide critical care nursing to high-acuity ICU and respiratory patients requiring ventilator support
• Charge RN, SICU, MICU, Trauma, and Stroke experience preferred
• Smoke-free facility
• Local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius at a reduced rate
• Former permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates from Operation Nightingale Schools are not accepted
• Proof of vaccination status required with no declinations allowed

American Traveler Job  #P-753172. 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

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.