Travel Critical Care Float RN

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, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Float Critical Care RN with at least 1.5 years of ICU experience and an active NJ or Compact license for a combined ICU/CCU unit.

• Combined ICU and CCU unit within a qua ternary-care teaching hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:1-3 in critical care and 1:4 if floated to stepdown, varying with census and acuity
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within skillset to ICU/CCU, CTICU, Step Down units, and ED Holding for ICU patients awaiting a bed
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
• EPIC EMR experience required

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of critical care/ICU experience required
• Skills required:
  
  arterial line management, starting/maintaining IVs, phlebotomy
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and interpreting ABGs required
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care (not directly from OR) and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias required
• Swan-Ganz catheter experience highly preferred
• Experience 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)
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former RWJBarnabas Health employees (full-time or PRN) must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Part of a nationally recognized heart transplant and structural heart program at a 653-bed regional teaching hospital

American Traveler Job  #P-769289. 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.