Travel · Job #275656

Travel ICU RN

Travel Nov 6, 2026
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About This Position

Trustaff is actively seeking experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurses (ICU RNs) for high-paying travel nursing assignments at premier hospitals, trauma centers, academic medical centers, and surgical specialty facilities nationwide.

If you're an experienced Surgical ICU Nurse, Critical Care RN, Intensive Care Unit Nurse, Trauma ICU RN, Cardiovascular ICU RN, or Travel ICU Nurse, this is your opportunity to maximize your earning potential while delivering life-saving care to critically ill patients across the country.

Earn up to $3,134 per week while expanding your critical care expertise, working with advanced technologies, and exploring new destinations nationwide.

About the Job

As a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN), you'll provide specialized critical care to post-operative and critically ill patients recovering from major surgical procedures, trauma, and complex medical conditions. ICU nurses care for some of the hospital's most vulnerable patients who require continuous monitoring, advanced interventions, and expert nursing assessment as they recover from anesthesia and surgery.

You'll monitor hemodynamic status, manage ventilators and advanced life support equipment, administer critical medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the highest level of patient care. Your ability to recognize subtle changes in patient condition and intervene quickly can have a direct impact on recovery and patient outcomes.

Whether your experience includes Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Neuro ICU, Critical Care, Post-Anesthesia Recovery, or Level I Trauma Center Nursing, Trustaff offers travel assignments tailored to your skills and career goals.

Why ICU Nurses Choose Trustaff

Trustaff connects critical care professionals with exclusive travel nursing opportunities nationwide, providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and personalized support throughout every assignment.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive weekly pay packages up to $3,696/week

Weekly pay through direct deposit

Priority access to exclusive travel assignments

Guaranteed hours on many contracts

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health plans starting at competitive rates

401(k) retirement savings options

Licensure reimbursement

Travel and housing assistance

Referral and completion bonuses

Employee rewards and discount programs

Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment

Opportunities available nationwide at top healthcare facilities

What You'll Do

Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients

Monitor patients recovering from major surgical procedures and anesthesia

Perform advanced patient assessments and interpret complex physiologic data

Manage ventilators, airway support, and advanced cardiac monitoring equipment

Administer medications, titrated drips, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care treatments

Monitor hemodynamic status and respond to changes in patient condition

Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Assist with bedside procedures, catheterization, invasive monitoring, and sterile interventions

Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and recovery expectations

Document patient care accurately within Epic, Cerner, and other EMR systems

Maintain compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and critical care standards

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of recent ICU, Surgical ICU (SICU), Critical Care, or Trauma ICU nursing experience required

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Strong critical-thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills

Experience with ventilator management, advanced cardiac monitoring, and critical care protocols

Ability to perform effectively in high-acuity, fast-paced environments

Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Critical Care Nursing

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Trauma ICU

Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)

Neuro ICU

Post-Operative Recovery

Ventilator Management

Advanced Airway Management

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Dialysis Support

Trauma Centers (Level I & Level II)

Emergency Response and Rapid Response Teams

Epic or Cerner EMR Systems

Travel Nursing Experience

The Ideal Candidate

You're a highly skilled, detail-oriented critical care nurse who thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments. You excel at caring for medically complex and post-operative patients, managing advanced life-support equipment, and responding confidently to rapidly changing clinical conditions.

You possess exceptional assessment skills, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Most importantly, you're committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while helping critically ill patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Take Your Nursing Career Nationwide

If you're an experienced SICU RN, ICU Nurse, Critical Care RN, Trauma ICU Nurse, CVICU Nurse, or Travel ICU RN looking for premium pay, career flexibility, and opportunities at top healthcare facilities across the country, apply today.

Join Trustaff and discover why critical care nurses nationwide trust us to connect them with rewarding travel assignments, competitive compensation, and exceptional career growth opportunities.

Apply today to earn up to $3,696 per week as a Travel Surgical ICU RN.

Trustaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: Up to $3,134.00 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Experience:

related: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road
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Employment Type
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Start Date
Nov 6, 2026
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