American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/13/2026 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: Apr 13, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a float pool ICU position requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and Cerner or Epic proficiency, with rotation across multiple critical care units. Details Float pool assignment rotating across multiple ICU units: General Cardiac ICU (10 beds), CVICU (12 beds), MICU (14 beds), Neuro ICU (14 beds), and Surgical ICU (14 beds) General Cardiac ICU patients include STEMI, post heart cath with interventions, respiratory failure/ventilated, post cardiac arrest, post stroke care, renal failure, hypertensive emergency, and sepsis CVICU patients include post-op CABG, valve and thoracotomy cases, V-A and V-V ECMO, post cardiac arrest, post heart cath, and post-op vascular surgery MICU patients include acute respiratory failure, acute renal failure, acute liver failure, DKA, sepsis/septic shock, and some post-surgical cases Neuro ICU patients include CVA, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), subdural hemorrhage (SDH), intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH), and seizures Surgical ICU patients include post-surgical, trauma, vascular, multisystem trauma, and neuro trauma cases Patient ratio is 1:2 across all ICU units General Cardiac ICU skills include vent care, hemodynamic monitoring, medication titrations, arterial lines, IABP, Impella, EKOS, CRRT (PrismaFlex), chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, FloTrac monitoring, titratable drip management, and hypothermia protocol CVICU skills include Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, CRRT, medication titration, IABP, Impella, EKOS, vent management, and Tandem Life/Tandem Lung MICU skills include arterial lines, trach care, chest tubes, vasopressor usage, sedation management, and central lines Neuro ICU skills include trach care/maintenance, arterial lines, vent/ETT management, EVD, and ICP monitoring Surgical ICU skills include trach care, arterial lines, chest tubes, wound care, and drip management (pressors and sedation); CRRT preferred EMR: Cerner; IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Spacelabs RNs are required to read and interpret ICU telemetry/monitoring strips 12-hour day (7a–7p) and night (7p–7a) shifts available on a 36-hour standard weekly schedule Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends possible but rare No on-call requirements Floating may occur to like units (ICU-to-ICU, ICU-to-MS task limited to 3, ICU-to-ER/ICU holds) 6-week scheduling cycle Requirements Active AL RN license or compact RN license required Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required Cerner or Epic experience required Proficiency with critical care skills relevant to assigned unit (see job details for unit-specific skill requirements) Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible Required for consideration: 1 professional reference (charge nurse level or above from the past 12 months), copy of current certifications, full SSN, and date of birth (day and month) Additional Information Travelers will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation Orientation includes 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours of on-unit training for those new to the facility or returning after 1 year absence Unit support includes CNAs (1:10 ratio), a charge nurse each shift, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage Holiday coverage is required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific dates are not guaranteed off Pre-approved RTO blackout periods apply — contact your recruiter for specific restricted dates No scrub color requirement — any color is acceptable Staff parking is available on campus First-time travelers are welcome to apply with at least 2 years of ICU experience and Cerner or Epic proficiency Former permanent staff must wait at least 6 months before being considered for a travel assignment An interview is required as part of the hiring process for this position American Traveler Job ID P-686080. 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.