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Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Atlanta, GA

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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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Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: May 26, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description 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. Details ICU setting within a large academic health system in Atlanta, GA Night shift (NOC), 12-hour shifts 13-week contract Requirements Active GA or compact RN license currently in hand Minimum 18 months of RN ICU experience required Current BLS certification required Additional Information Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible Former permanent staff of this health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning; candidates returning to this specific facility must wait at least 18 months RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days per contract; if RTO falls on or near a holiday, the maximum is reduced to 3 days Only one holiday RTO request is permitted per contract, and RTO during holiday periods must be spread out and not taken on consecutive days Full SSN and DOB are required for consideration

Certifications

BLS

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

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American Traveler
Staffing partner

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
travel nursingcontract-basedmulti-stateexperienced staffhigh-acuityvariable scheduling

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.

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Metro price level · Atlanta area
100.1
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Median gross rent
$1,711/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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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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