STICU Registered Nurse
Albany, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (STICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and relevant certifications, with night shift availability and a 75-mile radius restriction.

Details

• 20-bed Surgical ICU (STICU) in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient ratio is typically 2:1, with 1:1 ratios common for higher-acuity patients
• Complex patient population includes neuro patients (including those who are herniating and with brain drains), ortho trauma requiring traction, cardiovascular device patients (balloon pumps, Impellas, EKOS), post-op open-heart CABG patients, open abdomens managed at bedside, and renal patients requiring CRRT
• Medical ICU overflow patients may be assigned to the unit when census requires
• An ECMO program is planned to launch during the assignment period
• Nurses run CRRT at the bedside
• Charting is performed in MEDITECH
• Night shift: 7p–7a, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• 17-week contract

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU or STICU experience required
• Experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center strongly preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Experience with specialized cardiovascular devices (balloon pumps, Impellas, EKOS) preferred
• Experience with CRRT preferred
• A valid Driver's License is required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates who have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Orientation is 16 hours
• Any time-off or scheduling requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment