Critical Care Float RN
Newark, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,416/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care497 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float position requiring active NJ/Compact license and at least 1.5 years of critical care experience.
Details
- Combined ICU/CCU unit within a quaternary-care teaching hospital
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Critical care ratios of 1:1-3, or 1:4 if floated to stepdown
- Required to work every other weekend
- Float requirement includes ICU/CCU, CTICU, Step Down units, and ED Holding for ICU patients awaiting beds
- EPIC charting experience required
- Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
Requirements
- Active NJ or Compact RN license
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Minimum 1.5 years of critical care experience required
- Experience with arterial line management, starting/maintaining IVs, and phlebotomy
- Experience caring for ventilated patients and interpreting ABGs
- Experience with post cardiac surgery patients (not directly from OR)
- Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
- EPIC charting experience required
- Swan-Ganz catheter experience highly preferred
- Experience with or exposure to IABP, Impella, and VAD highly preferred
- CTICU or medical cardiology experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing within a combined ICU/CCU setting at a quaternary-care regional teaching hospital
- Facility is home to one of the nation's largest heart transplant programs and a Structural Heart and Valve Center performing complex procedures including TAVR
- Must float within skillset to ICU/CCU, CTICU, Step Down units, and ED Holding as needed
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
- Former RWJBarnabas Health employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
Facility
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
3 nurses recommend working with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 497 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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.
About Newark, NJ
As a travel nurse in Newark, NJ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Newark, NJ is higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but they may not be as easy to find compared to some other cities.
- Newark is car-friendly, but it also has a good public transportation system including buses, trains, and light rail.
- Newark is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include asthma and diabetes.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several major hospitals.
- There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a vibrant arts and music scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at the Prudential Center.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks and nearby hiking trails.
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