Travel Critical Care Float

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU/Critical Care Float RN with an active NJ or Compact license for a night shift position at a qua ternary-care teaching hospital.

• Combined ICU/CCU unit within a qua ternary-care regional teaching hospital
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Ratios range 1:1-3 in critical care and 1:4 if floated to stepdown, varying by census and acuity
• Floating required within skillset to ICU/CCU, CTICU, Step Down units, and ED Holding for ICU patients awaiting beds
• Every other weekend required
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• EPIC charting experience required
• Navy blue scrubs required

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years critical care experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy including arterial line management, starting/maintaining IVs, and phlebotomy
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and interpreting ABGs required
• Experience with post cardiac surgery (not directly from OR) and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Swan-Ganz catheter experience highly preferred
• Experience with or exposure to IABP, Impella, and VAD highly preferred
• CTICU or medical cardiology experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred

• Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former RWJBarnabas Health employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates with open or active background or license hits will not be accepted
• Part of RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system
• Facility is home to one of the nation's largest heart transplant programs, New Jersey's only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program, and a Structural Heart and Valve Center offering complex procedures including TAVR

American Traveler Job  #P-769299. 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.