ICU Travel Nurse Job in Vicksburg, MS | Nights (3x12)
Merit Health - River Region
Vicksburg, MS
Open
Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Vicksburg, MS
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$1,878
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Vicksburg, Mississippi, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Merit Health - River Region. This role pays $1,878 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Merit Health - River Region
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Location: Vicksburg, MS 39183 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Mississippi and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Vicksburg, MS
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Vicksburg
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Vicksburg, MS
Vicksburg, MS overlooks the Mississippi River with I-20 crossing the bluffs and Vicksburg National Military Park outlining miles of preserved terrain in Mississippi. If you’re scanning for travel RN jobs, community assignments appear across the city’s core and ridge-top neighborhoods. Demand for travel nursing jobs stays consistent as errands and appointments follow established streets tied to the riverfront. Popular nearby options include Clinton, Raymond, and Port Gibson. With most daily stops threaded along the same spine, clinicians can keep weeks organized and still fit in a park loop or river overlook between shifts.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Vicksburg, MS · $1,878 /wk