Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,894 per week in Macon, GA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Macon
Posted on: January 31, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical
Care Location: Macon, GA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,894 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13
Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is
working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN
in Macon, Georgia, 31201! Job Title: RN - ICU Profession:
Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years
of ICU RN experience License: Required Certifications: NIHSS, BLS,
ACLS required; CCRN preferred Must-Have: - Strong critical thinking
and assessment skills - Ability to manage invasive monitoring and
support - Proficient in managing vasoactive medications -
Experience with ventilator management - Competence in bedside
procedures such as chest tube placement and management Description:
This position is for an ICU RN. The facility has 637 licensed beds
and is a Level 1 trauma designation teaching hospital. The unit
comprises 14 beds with a maximum census of 14 patients. Patients in
the ICU typically present with conditions such as respiratory
failure, renal failure, sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, hypotension,
hypertension, stroke, pneumonia, cancer, ARDS, and overdoses.
Candidates will encounter chronically ventilated and tracheostomy
patients, as well as hemodynamically unstable patients requiring
close observation. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:1-2
but can rarely be 3:1. Certified nursing assistants will be
available to assist with vital signs, glucose checks, feeding,
ambulation, and personal care tasks. A unit secretary will be
present from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a house-wide call secretary
available from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Other support includes a resource
nurse team, respiratory therapists available 24/7, and hospitalists
and intensivists on-site at all times. The unit utilizes advanced
technologies including an electronic medical record system and
various monitoring and medication dispensing devices. Floating may
occur to other adult ICU units within the facility. The unit
culture emphasizes teamwork, even during busy periods. 5 Benefits
of Travel Nursing Change environments regularly to prevent burnout,
maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The
variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling.
Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices
into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your
understanding of holistic patient care. Exposure to a variety of
cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment
and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in
high-pressure situations. Travel nursing allows you to experience
different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you
to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural
competence and enriching your personal and professional life.
Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals,
including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these
individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement
opportunities. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS -
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