TRAVEL - RN - ICU

Overview

RN - ICU (Intensive Care Unit) travel assignment. Onsite contract starting 8/17/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly base pay plus stipends: $1,470 weekly stipend and $545.76 weekly base pay or $15.16/hour equivalent. Night shift, 12 hours per day, 3 days per week.

Location:

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge ICU (Floor 1 & 2; two pods).

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients, including neuro surgical, trauma, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and patients requiring ventilation.
• Adhere to unit policies, guidelines, and established care plans; collaborate with intensivists who are on site 24/7.
• Utilize equipment and technology such as Pyxis, Plum Pump IVs, bedside monitors, Nelcor, Artic Sun, and Sub Zero systems as applicable.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort; participate in patient- and family-centered care; support team flexibility during variable census and acuity.
• Assist with activity coordination, including caring for multiple ICU patients (typical ratios may be 1:2, and can vary to 1:1 or 1:3 depending on acuity).
• Follow policies and guidelines, and provide information requested by candidates or staff about unit operations as needed.

• Minimum of 1 year of current acute care hospital ICU experience.
• Candidates with the stated critical care skills or credentials will be prioritized.
• Ability to work night shifts; flexibility to jump in and support the team as needed.

• Pod A: recently expanded; 12 beds. Pod B: 16 beds on the second floor.
• Critical care tech staffed 6 days a week (0900–2100).
• Ratio estimates are not guaranteed and depend on census/acuity.
• New ICU expansion increases capacity to care for up to 28 ICU patients. Intensivists available 24/7.

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge average census ranges from 100–125. The unit is staffed by a diverse group with extensive experience, including long-tenured nurses. Equipment and technology enhancements are in place to support patient care and staff development.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement options).
• Equal opportunity employer; inclusive and diverse workforce.

Please attach unit policies and guidelines if available or discuss policies of interest during candidate conversations. This description reflects current unit details and may be updated to reflect changes in scope or trauma level grading.