Travel Critical Care Float RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• 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 RN for a Float Critical Care ICU position requiring an active NJ or Compact license and EPIC charting experience.

• Combined ICU and CCU unit in a qua ternary-care regional teaching hospital
• Critical care ratios of 1:1-3, or 1:4 if floated to stepdown, varying by census and acuity
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend requirement
• Floating required within skillset to ICU/CCU, CTICU, Step Down units, and ED Holding for ICU patients awaiting a bed
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• EPIC charting experience required

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• 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

• Provide critical care nursing in a combined ICU/CCU setting at a facility with a large heart transplant program and structural heart and valve center
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Winter holiday coverage required (work or on-call) for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays:
  Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year to be eligible for travel assignments

American Traveler Job  #P-770179. 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.