Critical Care Travel Nursing Jobs | ICU Travel Jobs
Ready for your next critical care assignment? Explore 294 ICU travel nurse jobs just updated 43 minutes ago, with top openings in California (44), Arizona (41), and Texas (18). These critical care travel nursing jobs include 13-week contracts at high-acuity ICUs with advanced technologies and low nurse-to-patient ratios. Advantis Medical connects ICU RNs to MICU, SICU, CVICU, and neuro ICU jobs. Our current ICU travel nurse job opening offer... competitive weekly pay from $1,544 - $3,004 with starts dates between Dec 14, 2025 to Jan 18, 2026. We've earned 700+ 5-star reviews for our fast onboarding, personalized support, and real growth. Apply today or set up ICU job alerts!
294 Open ICU RN Travel Jobs – December 4th
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The Rising Need for Critical Care Travel Nursing Jobs
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing represents the highest level of patient care—24/7 management of critically ill and injured patients. ICU nurses are experts in advanced life support and rapid interventions for life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, multi-organ failure, and post-operative complications. Their specialized expertise is reflected in credentials like the Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), held by more than 102,000 nurses nationwide, and in the high proportion of ICU nurses with BSN degrees or higher.
Hospitals nationwide continue to face ongoing challenges in maintaining adequate ICU staffing, making experienced critical care nurses more valuable than ever. This constant demand has created opportunities for critical care travel nurses. If you’re an experienced ICU RN looking to take your skills on the road, ICU travel nurse jobs offer the chance to make an immediate impact while exploring new settings. Whether you prefer short-term contracts or diverse clinical experiences, ICU RN travel jobs provide a rewarding way to advance your critical care career.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- California up to $3,448 per week
- New Jersey up to $3,446 per week
- Ohio up to $3,435 per week
- Oregon up to $3,425 per week
- Vermont up to $3,405 per week
High Demand for Critical Care Travel Nurse Jobs
The demand for intensive care unit travel nurse jobs is consistent, driven by complex patient needs and specialized unit requirements in acute care settings nationwide. These ICU travel nurse jobs require expertise in managing critical conditions like sepsis, respiratory failure, and post-op complications, often utilizing advanced equipment such as ventilators or CRRT. Successful ICU RNs demonstrate rapid assessment and emotional resilience. Key certifications include ACLS and CCRN, usually with 1-2 years of experience. Expect competitive pay, typically from $1,544 to $3,004 weekly, reflecting the critical skills of ICU RN travel jobs.
Top Facilities Hiring ICU Travel Nurses
Advantis Medical partners with leading hospitals nationwide to fill ICU travel nurse jobs, including:
- Albany Medical Center – recognized for its advanced neuro-trauma and medical ICU units.
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – a leader in cardiothoracic and surgical critical care.
- Ohio State University – Wexner Medical Center – home to nationally ranked surgical and transplant ICUs.
- Mission Hospital – known for high-acuity MICU and SICU facilities.
- UNC Main Hospital – featuring specialized neuro and cardiovascular intensive care units.
These facilities seek ICU RNs who excel in ventilator management, ECMO, CRRT, and rapid-response interventions. Critical care travel nursing jobs at these hospitals require precision, adaptability, and expert-level clinical judgment to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
FAQs — ICU Travel Nurse Jobs & Critical Care Insights
What certifications are required for ICU travel nurse jobs?
What are the highest-paying states for ICU travel nurse jobs?
Based on current job data, the following states offer some of the highest-paying ICU RN travel jobs for experienced nurses, with weekly rates that vary by facility, shift type, and specialty ICU unit: