Travel ICU Nurse

We already touched on some personality qualifications that a travel ICU nurse needs — such as a sense of adventure, a passion for serving critical care patients and an ability to work under pressure. Because of this, we require one to two years of experience in the ICU before becoming a travel nurse. These developmental years in the field can give you the skills to feel comfortable and confident while traveling from facility to facility.

Fastaff also asks that you have an active license or accreditation that is valid in the state where you will be traveling. This makes the transition much easier. However, as long as your license is active in one of the 50 U.S. states, we can help you out with what additional requirements or certifications you will need where you're going.

ICU nurses come in contact with patients undergoing life-threatening conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failure, traumatic brain injury, stroke, drug overdose, heart failure and more. Because of this, ICU RNs will often have fewer patients than in other units due to the critical attention needed. While specific tasks can change each day, an ICU RN will generally:

• Evaluate the patient's condition regularly

• Administer medications, complex assessments and high-intensity therapies

• Manage respiratory and ventilator technology for applicable patients

• Update patient records with extensive documentation

These nurses are essential members of every hospital care team, making your job outlook secure. The average ICU nurse's salary can vary depending on previous experience, job location and overall skill set. Fastaff offers weekly pay packages directly deposited into your bank account, and your weekly total will include taxable pay and non-taxable stipends to be used on your next adventure. We also maintain an advantageous Ingenovis Health ACT program.

In addition, as a Fastafftraveler, you can benefit from:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401k with employer match

• Travel assistance and housing

• Referral and completion bonuses

• Licensure reimbursement and CEU assistance