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American Traveler

Travel ICU RN

Asheville, NC · On-site

Float pool role covering intensive care unit needs Requirements * Active RN license (NC or Compact) required * Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required * Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC ...

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Travel ICU RN

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

Critical Care Float * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/24/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 48 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel ICU Float Pool RN - West Hollywood, CA ...

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How much do icu float jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for icu float in the United States is $41.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.77 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ICU float nurse?

An ICU Float nurse is a registered nurse who is trained to work in multiple intensive care units (ICUs) within a hospital. Instead of being assigned to a single unit, ICU Float nurses move between different ICUs as needed, providing skilled care to critically ill patients wherever staffing shortages arise. This role requires adaptability, strong clinical skills, and the ability to quickly adjust to different team dynamics and patient needs. ICU Float nurses play a vital role in ensuring consistent and high-quality care across various specialized ICU departments.

How does the ICU float role differ from a traditional ICU nurse position in terms of daily responsibilities and team collaboration?

ICU Float nurses have the unique responsibility of working across multiple intensive care units, adapting quickly to different teams, patient populations, and protocols. Unlike traditional ICU nurses, who typically remain in one unit, float nurses must be highly flexible and skilled at building rapport with various staff members. Their daily tasks involve assessing and caring for critically ill patients, often jumping in to support areas experiencing high demand or staffing shortages. This role requires excellent communication and adaptability, as float nurses frequently collaborate with new colleagues and must stay updated on diverse clinical procedures and unit-specific workflows.

What is the difference between Icu Float vs Icu Nurse?

AspectIcu FloatIcu Nurse
CertificationsRN, ACLS, BLSRN, ACLS, BLS
Work EnvironmentMultiple ICU units, flexible assignmentsSpecific ICU unit, specialized environment
Employer UsageHospitals, staffing agenciesHospitals, ICU departments
Search IntentFlexible ICU staffing, float pool rolesICU-specific nursing roles

In summary, an Icu Float is a versatile nurse working across multiple ICU units, often with broader scheduling flexibility, while an Icu Nurse typically specializes in a specific ICU unit. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in work environment and scope of practice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ICU float nurse, and why are they important?

To excel as an ICU Float Nurse, you need advanced clinical skills in critical care, a current RN license, and often certifications like ACLS and CCRN. Familiarity with intensive care equipment, electronic health records (EHRs), and various hospital protocols is essential. Strong adaptability, quick decision-making, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing rapidly changing patient needs across different ICU units. These skills ensure the nurse can deliver high-quality care, respond to emergencies, and seamlessly integrate into diverse ICU teams.
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Infographic showing various Icu Float job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 32% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,215 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Travel ICU Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float

Slate Healthcare

Columbus, OH • On-site

$2.1K/wk

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Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Critical Care Float
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/07/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – ICU Float Pool | Columbus, OH
💲$2,125 Weekly Gross Pay

Join one of Ohio’s premier academic medical centers as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse! We're seeking experienced ICU nurses who are flexible, confident in high-acuity settings, and comfortable floating across multiple critical care units.

Position Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse (ICU Float Pool)
  • Location: Columbus, OH
  • Facility: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  • Start Date: September 8, 2026
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights | 3x12s (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
  • Schedule: 36 hours/week
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Patient Ratio: 1:2

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
  • Previous travel nursing experience required
  • Teaching hospital experience required
  • EPIC experience required
  • Active RN license
  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Critical Care Experience
Candidates must be comfortable floating to:

  • Medical ICU (MICU)
  • Surgical ICU (SICU)
  • Neuro ICU (NCCU)
  • CVICU
  • Cardiology/Diagnostics ICU

Experience with:

  • Ventilator management
  • IV starts
  • Telemetry
  • Cardiac drips & vasoactive drips
  • Central lines & PICC lines
  • Ventilated patients
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • EVDs
  • Stroke patients
  • Renal failure
  • Emergency response

Assignment Highlights

  • Work at a nationally recognized academic medical center
  • Float within equivalent or lower-acuity ICU units
  • Transplant center (Kidney, Liver, Lung & Heart)
  • Adult patient population
  • 36-hour orientation
  • COVID vaccine not required
  • Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions accepted)

Important Notes

  • Contract must extend through January 2, 2027
  • NIHSS and EPIC experience are required
  • Travelers must be comfortable floating based on staffing needs

Interested? Apply today or send me a message to learn more and get submitted!

Work at a nationally recognized academic medical center Float within equivalent or lower-acuity ICU units Transplant center (Kidney, Liver, Lung & Heart) Adult patient population 36-hour orientation COVID vaccine not required Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions accepted)

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.



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