Travel ICU Jobs
Travel ICU professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. BHS Workforce currently has 172 open travel ICU positions across 18 states and 71 cities. The highest-volume markets are Georgia (53), California (46), Kentucky (10). Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 44 day, 128 night.
Licensing & Credential Requirements
Georgia
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ICU positions. Georgia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Georgia without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
California
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ICU positions. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the California Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Kentucky
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ICU positions. Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Kentucky without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
North Carolina
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ICU positions. North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in North Carolina without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
New York
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel ICU positions. New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual New York RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the New York Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Pay Overview
Based on 172 current travel ICU assignments nationwide.
Travel ICU pay ranges from $1,546 to $3,510 per week, with a median of $2,306. The $1,964 spread reflects variation in shift differentials, location, and facility acuity. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,428 per week for housing and meals.
Jobs by State
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | Springfield, MA | $3,510/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| ICU | Los Angeles, CA | $3,451/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| ICU | Los Angeles, CA | $3,143/wk | 4 x 12 Days |
| ICU | Los Angeles, CA | $3,143/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| ICU | Atlanta, GA | $3,054/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| ICU | Atlanta, GA | $2,946/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| ICU | Atlanta, GA | $2,838/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| ICU | Merced, CA | $2,758/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| ICU | Greenwood, SC | $2,723/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| ICU | Abbeville, SC | $2,723/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
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