Travel ICU Nurse Jobs

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel ICU Nurse jobs are TNAA TotalMed RN (423), Host Healthcare (385), and Triage Staffing (353).

As of Thursday, January 1st 2026, Vivian has 196 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $79 per hour.

As of Thursday, January 1st 2026, Vivian has 89 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average and up to $78 per hour for the highest-paying role.

As of Thursday, January 1st 2026, Vivian has 474 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $90 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Take a look at Vivian's Travel ICU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

ICU nursing is a rewarding career choice and not just because of the opportunity to help patients who are suffering from critical illness or are in a rapidly deteriorating condition.  To successfully navigate the ICU requires exceptional attention to detail, and expert knowledge regarding advanced technology and pathophysiology of disease processes, often leading nurses to seek out additional education, training, and certification.

Some healthcare employers may prefer intensive care unit nurses job candidates with Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Certification in Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), AACN Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN-Adult), AACN Acute/Critical Care Knowledge Professional (CCRN-K Adult), AACN Progressive Care Knowledge Professional (PCCN-K), Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN), Advanced Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (ACHRN) or Adult Certified ECMO Specialist (CES-A), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

The CACCN Certified Nurse in Critical Care (CNCC) is available if you are a nurse residing in Canada.

Having a AACN Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN-Adult) validates your knowledge and skills as a intensive care unit nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.