American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 1, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a high-acuity Respiratory Care stepdown unit requiring recent critical care, trauma, and neuro experience plus an active FL/Compact license. Details Work in the ICU within a Respiratory Care stepdown unit High acuity patient population requiring ventilator support for acute/chronically ill patients Standard NP ratio of 3:1 with potential for 4:1 depending on staffing needs Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM Required to work every other weekend Floating required as needed Holiday coverage required as needed Uses Epic EMR Requirements Active FL or Compact RN license required Current BLS and ACLS certifications via AHA NIH Stroke Scale certification required in hand at time of consideration Minimum 3 years of recent critical care experience with acute/chronically ill patients requiring ventilator support Trauma and neuro experience required Degree from an accredited school or FBON-approved institution required If degree is from an FBON-approved (non-accredited) institution, 2 years of recent consecutive acute care experience within the past 24 months in a US hospital is required Epic EMR experience required Successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening required, including fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history checks and abuse registry review Additional Information Provide critical care nursing services in a high-acuity stepdown unit setting Strong critical care assessment skills required Willingness to work stepdown assignments at a 4:1 ratio if necessary No blocked scheduling requests permitted No requests for holidays off permitted No extended RTO beyond 4 days Charge RN, SICU, and MICU experience preferred Availability for overtime preferred Smoke-free facility Pass/fail EKG testing required as part of onboarding Locals considered within a 60-mile radius at a lower rate Former permanent employees must be separated from the facility for 1 year before returning as a traveler Travel pairs will not be considered American Traveler Job ID P-777953. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU About American Traveler 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.