Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
Registered Nurse – ICU, Atlanta, Georgia, United States. This travel assignment starts on 07/06/2026 and runs for 13 weeks in a hospital-level ICU/IMCU setting with unit float between ICU and step-down as needed. Weekly pay ranges from $1,636 to $1,702 per week, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and a shift pattern of 2x3 Nights. The role emphasizes Neuro ICU/IMCU care in a high-acuity environment requiring strong neuro-focused clinical skills and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,636–$1,702 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 Nights
- Start date: 07/06/2026
- Work setting: hospital ICU/IMCU with float between units
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for neuro ICU and IMCU patients, performing frequent neuro assessments, monitoring changes in consciousness, pupil reactivity, and motor function, and escalating concerns per protocol.
- Administer medications and therapies per physician orders, including vasoactive infusions, sedatives, analgesics, anti-seizure medications, and other neuro-focused treatments; monitor for adverse effects.
- Manage invasive lines and monitoring devices (arterial lines, central lines, telemetry) and collaborate with the care team to interpret hemodynamic data and adjust care plans.
- Maintain patient safety through careful oversight of ventilator support, airway management where applicable, seizure precautions, fall prevention, and infection control practices.
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record; communicate frequently with physicians, case managers, and families to coordinate care.
- Float between ICU and step-down units as needed; communicate patient status and care priorities during unit transitions; ensure continuity of care during shifts and handoffs.
Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing with Nursys license verification; eligibility to practice in the assignment state.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in neuro ICU, IMCU, or a closely related ICU setting.
- Demonstrated neuro-focused clinical experience and the ability to perform comprehensive neuro checks and care planning.
- Ability to work in an ICU and step-down environment with occasional float between units; strong critical thinking and teamwork skills.
- Documentation requirements: work history/resume with no gaps greater than 60 days, Skills Checklist, references, Certification Card, Nursys license verification.
- Must be able to work the specified shift schedule (2x3 Nights) and meet the demands of a high-acuity patient population.
- Education level aligns with RN licensure requirements; foreign-educated graduates must provide verification as applicable.
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist with onboarding and continuous needs
- Credentialing assistance to expedite the start date and maintain compliance
- Administrative help with licensure verification and documentation management
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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