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, 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 a Critical Care Float RN for a night shift assignment requiring NJ or compact licensure and prior critical care experience.

• Combined ICU/CCU unit within a qua ternary-care teaching hospital
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Patient ratios of 1:1-3 in critical care and 1:4 if floated to stepdown, varying with census and acuity
• Required to float within skillset to ICU/CCU, CTICU, Step Down units, and ED Holding for ICU patients awaiting beds
• Every other weekend required
• EPIC charting system used
• Navy blue scrubs 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
• Experience with arterial line management, starting/maintaining IVs, and phlebotomy required
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and interpreting ABGs required
• Experience with post cardiac surgery patients (not directly from OR) and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias required
• EPIC charting experience required
• At least 1 supervisory reference required for consideration

• Work in a 653-bed qua ternary-care regional teaching hospital with one of the nation's largest heart transplant programs
• Hospital offers New Jersey's only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program and a Structural Heart and Valve Center performing complex procedures including TAVR
• Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Swan-Ganz catheter experience and exposure to IABP, Impella, and VAD highly preferred
• CTICU or medical cardiology experience preferred
• First-time travelers 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

American Traveler Job  #P-769298. 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.