Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

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401k with match

Health benefits starting Day 1

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced SICU RN for a Level II Trauma Center in Fredericksburg, VA. The nurse will care for trauma and cardiovascular surgery patients in a high-acuity SICU, with 36 hours/week on nights and required floating per unit needs.

Minimum 2 years ICU experience and active RN license are required; ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications are expected. Epic is used for documentation and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Active VA or compact RN license required.
• 2+ years ICU experience required; strong cardiovascular background preferred.
• Teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care in SICU for trauma and cardiovascular surgery patients.
• Nights: 3x12 hour shifts (19:00–07:00) with 36 hours per week.
• Float within unit and to non-ICU units as needed; maintain appropriate nurse/patient ratios.
• Use Epic charting system; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

ICU Experience

Cardiovascular

Trauma care

Telemetry

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic

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Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Assignment Overview

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Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 13, 2026

Length

13 weeks

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced SICU RN for a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and strong cardiovascular background.

Details

• Night shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts (19:00-07:00)
• SICU setting caring for trauma, cardiovascular surgery (TAVR, CABG), neurosurgery, and other complex surgical patients
• Patient ratios of 1:2-3, appropriate to skill level and acuity during required floating
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Float within scope to other units based on facility needs, including non-ICU units at standard ratios ranging from 1:4 to 1:6
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CSC and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with strong cardiovascular experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
• Experience managing ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and infection prevention/isolation precaution protocols
• Preferred skills include ICP monitoring, ventilator management, procedural sedation, chest tube assistance, PA line/Swan Ganz monitoring, and Impella/IABP experience

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a specialized surgical ICU population including open heart recovery, TAVR recovery, trauma cases, DKA, severe sepsis, and post-code blue patients
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Up to 8 hours of pre-start training modules required within one week of signing
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Travel pairs may be considered but same schedules are not guaranteed
• RTO requests are subject to manager discretion and must be submitted with the initial application
• Previous employees must have a one-year separation from the health system before returning

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,182/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$28,366

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$113,464

Weekly Wages

$936/wk

Regular Hours

$26.00 x 36 hours/wk = $936

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,182/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,016 - $2,182. The $2,182 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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