Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,340 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position at an academic medical center in Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and active DC RN licensure.
Details- Work in a multidisciplinary ICU at an academic hospital setting in Washington, DC
- Patient population includes neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients
- Technology utilized includes ventilators, ventriculostomies, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, IABP, ECMO/tandem heart, Impella, BIS monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, CRRT, gastric tubes, and IV infusion pumps
- Charting in Cerner EMR
- Schedule is 3x12-hour shifts per week with AM/PM rotation
- 36 hours per week
- Active DC RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
- Active US SSN required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a US hospital required
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA-issued only)
- CPI certification required
- Cerner EMR experience required
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
- BSN highly desired
- Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the past 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
- Date of birth required for consideration
- Provides a variety of patient care functions and tasks in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements
- Candidates must reside more than 25 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
- Candidates who have previously worked at this facility as permanent employees may not be eligible
American Traveler Job ID #P-711934. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.