Travel ICU RN - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring Epic proficiency, ACLS/BLS certification, and the ability to manage a complex adult-to-geriatric critical care patient population.

Details

• Medical Surgical ICU setting serving an adult to geriatric patient population
• Common diagnoses include sepsis/septic shock, respiratory failure, post-cardiac arrest, GI bleed/hemorrhagic shock, DKA, acute kidney injury, pulmonary embolism, hypertensive emergencies, cardiac arrhythmias, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Procedures include CRRT, targeted temperature management (TTM), chest tube care, bronchoscopies, lumbar punctures, central line and arterial line insertion assistance and maintenance, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Continuous IV infusions including pressors, paralytics, sedatives, and cardiac drips are routinely managed
• Patient ratio of 1:2–3 in a 15-bed unit with an average daily census of 12
• EMR: Epic (required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication framework
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements
• 12-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA or Compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and IV therapy
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips, managing continuous IV sedation, and administering blood products
• Ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous charge experience is preferred
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• RTO maximum is 7 days per contract; all RTO must be finalized prior to acceptance and no RTO or schedule changes will be permitted after offer
• RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Spring Break (April 4–12) is a blackout period for RTO
• Holiday coverage is required: if 1–2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work all of them; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment, the traveler is expected to work 2 (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day)
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Any candidate who has worked at or applied to a Piedmont facility as a permanent employee, per diem, or FCSS must have been away from all Piedmont facilities for at least 1 full year before being considered as a traveler
• Travelers who were previously unable to return to a Piedmont facility must complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont before applying to a new Piedmont location
• No alternate shift or schedule requests are permitted — the posted night shift schedule is firm
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above) are highly preferred; charge nurse references are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-734802. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.