Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

• Work in a Staff Float Pool ICU setting within a 492-bed Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
• Assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation, which may include General Cardiac, CVICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, or Surgical ICU
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Cares for critically ill patients including STEMI, post cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, CVA, SAH, trauma, and post-surgical cases
• Utilizes advanced skills such as vent management, hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT, IABP, Impella, EKOS, EVD, and ICP monitoring depending on unit
• Supported by CNAs (1:10 ratio), charge nurse per shift, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
• RNs required to read and measure telemetry strips for ICU monitoring
• Uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) on a 36/48 schedule, 6-week scheduling cycle
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends
• Floating required to like units or patient locations within ICU/MS/ER as needed
• No on-call requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers
• Proof of current address required for consideration (lease, mortgage, utility bill, vehicle registration, or property tax form; driver's license not accepted)

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties including cardiac, neuro, surgical, and medical ICU
• First-time travelers will be considered if they have at least 2 years of experience and Cerner or Epic experience
• Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ years will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as travelers
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific dates are not guaranteed off prior to arrival
• Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding published blackout dates
• Any scrub color permitted
• On-campus staff parking deck available
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-771775. 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.