ICU RN
Atlanta, GA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a neuro-focused critical care unit requiring GA or compact RN license and CCRN preferred certification.

Details

• Work in a neuroscience-focused ICU setting
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizure disorders, craniotomies, complex spinal surgeries, aneurysm coilings/clippings, and thrombectomies
• Staffing ratio of 1:2
• Unit utilizes intracranial pressure monitoring, continuous sedation, vasopressors/vasodilators, external ventricular drains, ventilators, and cerebral oximetry monitoring
• CT scanner and EEG techs stationed on unit for rapid diagnostics
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR systems
• Floating required
• Core staff given priority for on-call assignments

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Experience with respiratory/thoracic care and ventilated patients required
• Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) strongly preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex neuro-surgical and neuro-critical patients
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, which must be finalized at time of consideration
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week or after offer acceptance
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be away from all facility locations for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who cancel or are deemed unable to return must complete one assignment elsewhere before reapplying
• Travel pairs cannot be assigned to the same shift on the same unit