Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - Transport Nurse Specialist (ICU/ER) in Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of two years of critical care experience and an active, unrestricted DC RN license.

Details

• 13-week travel contract with 36 hours per week
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Working every other weekend is expected, as weekends are the primary staffing need for this role
• Performs inter-hospital critical care transport (air and/or land) in the Washington, DC area
• Patient population spans infants through adults, including hemodynamically unstable, critically ill pediatric, acute trauma, severe sepsis, and multisystem organ failure patients
• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, clinical stabilization, and diagnostic, medical, and surgical interventions during transport
• Advanced invasive procedures are performed, including endotracheal intubation, chest wall decompression, escharotomy, cricothyroidotomy, pericardiocentesis, and central line insertion

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted DC RN license required — must be clear with no disciplinary history
• BSN required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care transport experience as a team leader, OR 2 years in a high-volume (50K+ visits/year) tertiary care ICU or ED, OR 3 years of combined ICU and/or ED critical care experience
• At least 2 years of prior U.S. hospital experience in the specialty area
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and NIHSS
• One advanced nursing certification preferred: CEN, CCRN, CTRN, or CFRN
• CPI certification required for this position
• Strong critical thinking, autonomous clinical decision-making, and leadership skills required
• Candidates must reside more than 25 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel assignment
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the most recent 12 months (at least one from the most recent employer)
• Active U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) required
• Date of birth (DOB) required for consideration

Additional Information

• Collaborates with physicians, residents, and interdisciplinary team members to problem-solve and implement treatment plans during transport
• Leads and delegates to the transport team, demonstrating effective communication and leadership in high-stress environments
• Supports the mission of the Center for Trauma and Critical Care and Emergency Services through constructive departmental and inter-organizational relationships
• A comprehensive critical care transport orientation program is provided upon hire
• Ongoing participation in clinical training, simulation labs, didactic education, research, and quality improvement activities is mandatory
• Training environments include the ED, ICU, and OR, with regularly scheduled simulation and skills labs covering advanced invasive procedures
• Must demonstrate knowledge of commonly used emergency medications, including dosing and efficacy
• Must comply with CAMTS regulatory requirements as well as departmental and hospital standards
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible; a minimum of 2 years of relevant U.S. hospital experience is required