Travel ICU RN - $2,250 per week

PEL/VIP; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision benefits

Job summary

PEL/VIP is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU for a travel nursing job in Macon, GA. This ICU assignment runs 12 weeks with 40 hours per week, 8-hour night shifts, and a travel employment type.

The role requires NIHSS, BLS, ACLS, and at least 2 years ICU RN experience, with skills in vent management, trach care, chest tube care, and invasive line management. EPIC charting and a teaching hospital setting are noted.

Qualifications

• NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS certifications are required.
• Minimum of 2 years ICU RN experience.
• Skills in trach care, chest tube management, and insulin/heparin drips.
• Experience managing invasive lines and vasoactive medications; proficient with ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to medical ICU patients, including respiratory failure and sepsis.
• Manage ventilators, trachs, and chronic ventilator patients.
• Administer vasoactive medications and monitor invasive lines.
• Assist with bedside procedures such as chest tube and tracheostomy management.
• Collaborate with CNAs and respiratory therapists to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

NIHSS

BLS

ACLS

ICU RN experience

Ventilator management

Trach care

Chest tube management

Insulin/heparin drips

Job description

PEL/VIP is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Macon, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - ICU | Travel | Location Not Provided

Assignment Overview

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) travel assignment. The role involves working in a high-acuity care setting, catering to medical ICU patients. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing complex cases, including respiratory and renal failure, sepsis, and hemodynamic instability. This opportunity is open to both experienced travel nurses and first-time travelers with the required ICU background.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: Not Provided
• Facility Type: Teaching Hospital
• Shift Details: 5x8 Nights
• Assignment Length: Not Provided
• Number of Openings: Not Provided
• Charting System: EPIC
• Estimated gross weekly pay package: $2250 (negotiable)

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to medical ICU patients, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, and other complex conditions
• Manage ventilators, trachs, and chronic ventilator patients
• Administer and monitor vasoactive medications and invasive lines
• Assist with bedside procedures, including chest tube and tracheostomy management
• Collaborate with support staff, including CNAs and respiratory therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care

Qualifications

Required:

• NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years ICU RN experience
• Skills in trach care, chest tube management, and insulin/heparin drips
• Experience with management of invasive lines and vasoactive medicationsProficient in managing patients on ventilator support

Preferred:

• CCRN (critical care nursing certification)

Job Type

Travel

PEL/VIP Job ID #64838858. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About PEL/VIP

PEL/VIP connects nursing, respiratory and allied health professionals with opportunities that make a difference. For over 30 years, we've helped clinicians build rewarding careers through travel, contract, permanent, and PRN positions across acute care facilities, post-acute facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide.Whether you're looking for flexibility, career growth, competitive pay, or your next long-term opportunity, our team is committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your goals.

As a company built and operated by healthcare professionals, we understand the value clinicians bring to patient care. That's why we focus on building lasting relationships, providing personalized support, and creating opportunities where clinicians can succeed.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Medical benefits
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision benefits