ICU RN
Stockbridge, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the ICU of a hospital environment
• 24-bed unit with an average daily census of 19 patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3, with possibility of a 3rd patient
• Adult to geriatric patient population
• Diagnoses include ARDS, sepsis, stroke, STEMI, DKA, post-op complications, cardiogenic shock, GIB, COPD exacerbation, encephalopathy, liver failure, drug overdose, and ESRD on CRRT
• Uses Pyxis and Epic systems, with SBAR communication
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required unless specified otherwise
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Block scheduling not guaranteed
• Travel pairs not permitted on the same unit and shift

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS prior to start
• TNCC certification preferred
• Experience with care of ventilated patients, HFNC, and suctioning (ETT, NT) required
• IV therapy and central line care/management experience required
• CVA/acute stroke management experience required
• Post neurosurgery management experience preferred
• CVVHD/CRRT experience preferred
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management experience required
• Post cardiac surgery experience preferred
• First-time travelers are accepted

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing services to a diverse ICU patient population with complex diagnoses
• Holiday coverage required based on how many major holidays fall within the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year's Eve/New Year's Day)
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont Health employees (perm/per diem/FCSS) must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Returning travelers who were previously unable to return to a facility must complete one successful assignment outside Piedmont before rebooking