Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jasper, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/04/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 4, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position at a hospital in Georgia, caring for critically ill medical/surgical patients with a minimum of 1 year of ICU experience required.
Details
- 12-bed split ICU unit within a hospital setting, with 6 beds on the 2nd floor (higher acuity) and 6 beds on the 1st floor (lower acuity)
- Patient population includes critically ill medical/surgical cases such as sepsis, cardiac arrest, cardiovascular disease, respiratory failure, alcohol/drug overdose and withdrawal, post-op surgical care, GI bleeding, end-of-life/comfort care, and COVID-19 complications
- Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 on the higher acuity floor and 1:3 on the lower acuity floor (with PCT support)
- Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed
- Local candidates are accepted
Requirements
- Active GA RN license or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
- Copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration
- Two supervisory references (Manager level or above; charge nurse references not accepted) are highly preferred
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- No schedule change requests, alternate shifts, or special scheduling requests will be accommodated — the posted shift is firm
- RTO must be requested upfront and is capped at a maximum of 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
- Holiday coverage policy: if 1 or 2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO permitted; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work 2 of them and may request 1 holiday off for approval
- Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counts as 1), Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counts as 1), and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day (counts as 1)
- Travelers who have previously worked at any Piedmont facility must have been away for a full year before returning as a traveler
- Full compliance with onboarding requirements is required to begin on time; late compliance results in a 2-week pushback due to a bi-weekly orientation schedule
American Traveler Job ID #P-694985. 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.