Travel RN - ICU
American Traveler
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American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a critical care float pool role covering ICU/IMC areas across a magnet hospital in Washington, DC. The position requires at least 2 years of ICU experience and one prior travel assignment.
Day shifts are 7:00-19:30 or nights 19:00-7:30, with rotating 36/48 hour patterns, 13 weeks, and 1 opening. Active DC RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certs are required, with Cerner experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Active DC RN license required.
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience within the last 7 years.
- At least 1 prior travel assignment required.
Responsibilities
- Provide critical care nursing across ICU and IMC units, supporting overflow and boarder patients throughout the hospital.
- Care for overflow ICU/IMC patients as part of a floating pool across ICU units.
- Rotate day and night shifts with 36/48 hour patterns; weekends and holidays as needed.
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Travel RN - ICU
Travel RN - ICU
Washington, District Of Columbia
Assignment Overview
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Be First to Apply
Posted 7 days ago
Shift
Rotating, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 12, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
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.
Low
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a critical care float pool role covering ICU/IMC areas, requiring 2 years of recent experience and at least one prior travel assignment.
- Critical care float pool position assigned from the staffing office to cover overflow MICU/SICU and other ICU/IMC areas across the hospital
- May float to any ICU or IMC unit as needed, including covering ICU/IMC boarders
- Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30) or night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) available
- Rotating schedule includes 36/48 hour patterns, every other weekend, and holidays as needed
- Active DC RN license required in hand
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience within the last 7 years required
- At least 1 previous travel assignment required for consideration
- Cerner charting system experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Skills in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, arterial line management, blood product administration, and ventilator patient care required
- Experience with CRRT/CVVHD, continuous IV sedation, and management of cardiac dysrhythmias required
- Experience with neuro critical care skills such as EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery management preferred
- Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the past 3 years
- Provide critical care nursing across ICU and IMC units, supporting overflow and boarder patients throughout the hospital
- Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with at least 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms prior to clearance
- Facility-specific compliance modules must be completed within one week of contract signing
- Labs and drug screening appointments must be completed within 48 hours of signing
- No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract
- Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within a 60-mile radius
- Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler
- Manager interviews are not guaranteed; candidates must be comfortable proceeding without one
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
$2,021/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$26,269
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$105,077
Weekly Wages
$684/wk
Regular Hours
$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684
Weekly Stipends
$1,337/wk
Lodging
$122.96 x 7 days = $861
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,021/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,843 - $2,021. The $2,021 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.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
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Bed Count
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Setting
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--
EMR
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Teaching Facility
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American Traveler Benefits
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401k with match
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Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
Job ID: P-751986
$2,021/wk or ask about local
Travel RN - ICU
Washington, District Of Columbia
$2,021/wk or ask about local
Travel RN - ICU
Washington, District Of Columbia
Assignment Overview
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Be First to Apply
Posted 7 days ago
Shift
Rotating, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 12, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
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.
Low
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a critical care float pool role covering ICU/IMC areas, requiring 2 years of recent experience and at least one prior travel assignment.
- Critical care float pool position assigned from the staffing office to cover overflow MICU/SICU and other ICU/IMC areas across the hospital
- May float to any ICU or IMC unit as needed, including covering ICU/IMC boarders
- Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30) or night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) available
- Rotating schedule includes 36/48 hour patterns, every other weekend, and holidays as needed
- Active DC RN license required in hand
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience within the last 7 years required
- At least 1 previous travel assignment required for consideration
- Cerner charting system experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Skills in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, arterial line management, blood product administration, and ventilator patient care required
- Experience with CRRT/CVVHD, continuous IV sedation, and management of cardiac dysrhythmias required
- Experience with neuro critical care skills such as EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery management preferred
- Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the past 3 years
- Provide critical care nursing across ICU and IMC units, supporting overflow and boarder patients throughout the hospital
- Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with at least 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms prior to clearance
- Facility-specific compliance modules must be completed within one week of contract signing
- Labs and drug screening appointments must be completed within 48 hours of signing
- No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract
- Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within a 60-mile radius
- Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler
- Manager interviews are not guaranteed; candidates must be comfortable proceeding without one
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
$2,021/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$26,269
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$105,077
Weekly Wages
$684/wk
Regular Hours
$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684
Weekly Stipends
$1,337/wk
Lodging
$122.96 x 7 days = $861
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,021/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,843 - $2,021. The $2,021 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.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
View All
Health
Day 1
Day 1
401k with match
Opt In
and many more!
View All
Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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