Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline : RN Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours Employment Type : Travel Intensive Care Unit(ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) The ICU RN is a highly skilled and compassionate nursingprofessional responsible for delivering critical care to patients withlife-threatening conditions. This role requires advanced clinical judgment,rapid decision-making, and the ability to manage complex cases in a high-acuityenvironment. The RN collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, andsupport staff to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Apply the nursing process to assess, plan,implement, and evaluate care for critically ill patients
- Perform comprehensive assessments includinghemodynamic monitoring, ventilator settings, and neurological status
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond toarrhythmias and alarms
- Administer high-risk medications, vasoactivedrips, and advanced IV therapies
- Monitor and document patient responses tointerventions and changes in condition
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to developand adjust individualized care plans
- Prepare patients for complex diagnostic tests,procedures, and surgeries
- Provide care for patients requiring mechanicalventilation, invasive lines, and advanced monitoring
- Educate patients and families on criticalillness, treatments, and recovery expectations
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation inthe electronic health record (EHR)
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and qualitystandards
- Respond promptly to emergencies such as cardiacarrest, rapid deterioration, or code situations
- Support patient advocacy and uphold patientrights and confidentiality Minimum Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse License in the state ofpractice
- Minimum one year of professional nursingexperience; ICU experience strongly preferred
- Completion of Amergis' Competency Program (ifapplicable)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification (PALSpreferred)
- Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation andcritical care monitoring
- Experience with ventilators, invasive lines, andadvanced life support
- TB screening and health clearance (as requiredby contract or regulation)
- Compliance with all federal, state, and localregulations
- Successful completion of new hire orientationand ICU training
- Understanding of patient confidentiality andHIPAA regulations
- Strong communication skills and proficiency inEnglish
- Basic computer literacy
- Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs Interested in learning more about pay rates? Please apply orreach out directly — we’d be happy to provide details based on your experienceand location. Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits : Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amergis Job ID 1054603. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : ICU Nurses Needed – Make a Difference When It Matters Most! About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.