Travel RN - ICU
American Traveler
Atlanta, GA
Staffing partner
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Posted May 9, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026
What this might mean for you
This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner — assignment-style terms, so ask exactly which facility you'd land in. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
What the posting states
- Shift
- Nights
About this role
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Certifications
Requirements
- GA RN license
- compact RN license
- American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU position in Atlanta, GA, requiring an active GA or compact RN license and a minimum of 18 months of experience
- Active GA or compact RN license currently in hand
- BLS certification required
About the employer
American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…
What reviewers appreciate
- Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
- Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
- Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours
What reviewers flag
- On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
- Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
- May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
Living in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta blends Southern hospitality with big-city energy, offering nurses a dynamic place to land. From the tree-lined streets of Buckhead to the vibrant pulse of Midtown, Georgia's capital delivers major hospital networks, diverse cuisine, and professional sports. Mild winters and a booming healthcare sector make it a compelling relocation choice.
- Metro price level · Atlanta area
- 100.1
- about the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,711/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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