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Create a Work Life Balance That's Right for You ICU Travel Nursing Jobs and Salaries

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 Travel Nurse Salary

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 $3,527 per week.

Check out the current highest paying ICU travel nurse job in Delaware: This Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU position earns $3,527 per week, with a start date of January 20, 2025. This assignment is located in Newark.

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:

Earliest Starting ICU Travel Jobs

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
December 20, 2024 $1,489 - $1,640 /per week* Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Chandler, AZ
December 20, 2024 $1,919 - $2,114 /per week* Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Show Low, AZ
December 21, 2024 $1,846 - $2,034 /per week* Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Salem, VA
December 22, 2024 $2,178 - $2,400 /per week* Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Oklahoma City, OK
December 23, 2024 $2,018 - $2,223 /per week* Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU in Palo Alto, CA

*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.

ICU Travel Nurse Job FAQs

What are the minimum travel nursing requirements?

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.

Find nursing license information for all 50 states including:

Can I take time off between ICU assignments?

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.

On average, how much does an ICU travel nurse make?

An ICU nurse can make an average of $1,945 per week in the US, but every state is very different.

What are the highest paid travel nurse jobs available today?

The top paying nurse positions currently include jobs like:

What is the opportunity for work/life balance with a travel nurse job?

Travel nurses are in high demand in cities throughout the nation. Apply for travel ICU nurse jobs in Baldwin Park, Manteca, and Sacramento and other popular destination spots where the work/life balance is at its highest!

Travel Nursing Employee Benefits

Exclusive ICU Travel Nurse Benefits

Pack Your Bags and Get Ready to Succeed

At AMN Healthcare, our ICU travel nurses can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
  • The largest database of travel nursing jobs in the nation
  • Exclusive nursing opportunities at top facilities

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