A large percentage of the nation’s hospitals are in need of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, making travel ICU nurse one of the most high-need RN specialties. AMN Healthcare has hundreds of travel rn ICU jobs around the country, giving your career a plethora of options. Our recruiters will happily listen to your career and lifestyle goals and match you with the ideal position to meet your needs.
We offer an extensive selection of high paying ICU travel nurse jobs at top performing healthcare facilities. Choose from a strong network of healthcare partners across the nation including:
AMN Healthcare simplifies your job search by listing the top paying ICU nurse travel jobs in great cities throughout the United States. Live and work where you want to. Find exclusive travel nursing jobs in beautiful cities including:
ICU departments desperately need travel nurses that meet all of the necessary travel nursing requirements. As an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse, you can earn up to $3,179 per week.
Check out the current highest paying ICU travel nurse job in California: This Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU position earns $3,179 per week, with a start date of May 7, 2025. This assignment is located in Vallejo.
Our travel nurse jobs include a housing stipend and a personal housing account executive will ensure your housing preferences are met and you are happy before moving. For more details about salary, contact a recruiter or check here for a few nurse travel jobs that are starting the soonest and apply today:
Here are some of the best ICU travel nursing jobs that start soon. Don't miss out on the opportunities below, contact your recruiter today!
| Start Date | Weekly Salary | Cities with Highest Paying Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | $1,818 - $2,003 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Chandler, AZ |
| April 23, 2025 | $1,818 - $2,003 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Chandler, AZ |
| April 23, 2025 | $1,818 - $2,003 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Chandler, AZ |
| April 23, 2025 | $1,967 - $2,168 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Parkersburg, WV |
| April 28, 2025 | $1,869 - $2,060 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Birmingham, AL |
*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.
Each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements. However, healthcare systems prefer nurses to have at least one year of experience in a clinical setting under their belt to be considered for a position.
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Yes! That is one of the benefits of travel nursing. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off of working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by AMN Healthcare, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact your recruiter.
An ICU nurse can make an average of $1,953 per week in the US, but every state is very different.
The top paying nurse positions currently include jobs like:
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