Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Morristown (NJ)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health

Day 1 benefits

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a high acuity Stepdown Unit position in Morristown, New Jersey. This assignment runs 13 weeks with nights, 3x12-hour shifts, totaling 36 hours per week, and includes floating to a sister hospital as needed.

Active NJ or compact RN license, BLS and ACLS, and a minimum of 1 year ICU experience are required. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred, with strong patient education and documentation skills.

Qualifications

Active NJ or compact RN license required.
BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience with preoperative and postoperative patient assessment.
Strong patient education and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Work in a high acuity Stepdown Unit (SDU).
36 hours per week, 3 shifts of 12 hours each.
Floating to a sister hospital nearby as needed.
On-call responsibilities required.
Uses EPIC charting system.

Skills

ICU Nursing

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Documentation

Patient education

Education

RN license evidence

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC charting system

Job description

Travel RN - ICU

Morristown, New Jersey

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Posted 1 day ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a high acuity Stepdown Unit position requiring active NJ or compact license and prior ICU experience.

Details

Work in a high acuity Stepdown Unit (SDU)
36 hours per week, 3 shifts of 12 hours each
Floating to a sister hospital nearby as needed
On-call responsibilities required
Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

Active NJ or compact RN license required
BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Experience with preoperative and postoperative patient assessment
Strong patient education and documentation skills

Additional Information

Perform comprehensive patient assessments across all age groups from pediatric to geriatric
Deliver competent clinical care and support emergency procedures and equipment use
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of nursing care and patient progress
Uphold professional standards, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance
Promote patient and family-centered care with a collaborative team approach
Follow National Patient Safety Goals, including use of two patient identifiers and safe transfer techniques
Support timely completion of Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) and evaluate orders for appropriateness
Local candidates accepted at a lower rate
First-time travelers may be considered for this role

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

$2,413/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$31,369

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$125,476

Weekly Wages

$936/wk

Regular Hours

$26.00 x 36 hours/wk = $936

Weekly Stipends

$1,477/wk

Lodging

$143.00 x 7 days = $1,001

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,413/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,217 - $2,413. The $2,413 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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