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ICU Travel Nurse Jobs and Salary

Becoming an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) travel nurse offers an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for nursing with a sense of adventure and exploration. By meeting the specific requirements, including education, experience, certifications, and personal qualities, you can embark on a fulfilling career as an ICU travel nurse, providing critical.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Description & Requirements

  • Monitor patients who are experiencing life-threatening conditions or injuries
  • Be responsible for making notes in the facility’s EMR system and dispensing medications
  • Graduated from an accredited nursing school and a minimum of a year experience in an intensive care unit
  • Appropriate state nursing license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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Average ICU Travel Nurse Salary

Earn up to $4,403/week

Our nurses can earn anywhere from $1,190 to $4,403 a week. And in a 13-week assignment, can earn up to $57,239. Keep in mind that some facilities and states pay more, so the best way to learn more about travel nursing salaries is to connect with a recruiter.

 

*Disclaimer: Wages for ICU travel jobs are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.

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ICU Travel Nurse Benefits

As an ICU travel nurse you can take advantage of the comprehensive benefits package offered to you. American Mobile believes their nurses deserve the best benefits possible for you to succeed both personally and professionally.

  • American Mobile has the largest database of ICU travel nursing jobs
  • 24/7 access to our experienced recruiters who are the first to know about the requirements demanded by each hospital
  • Day-one health benefits
  • Travel with your family
  • Your choice of free housing or a housing stipend

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