Travel ICU RN - Key West, FL
Lower Keys Medical Center
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks (ends April 6, 2026)
Shift: 3 x 12-hour Nights (19:00 - 07:00)
Pay Rate: $72/hr base | $80/hr OT, Call-Back, Holiday
Weekly Gross (36 hrs): ~$2,592 + full tax-free stipends
Position: 1 opening
Live and work in the Florida Keys this winter/spring - turquoise water, daily sunsets, and no state income tax. Lower Keys Medical Center is the only full-service acute care hospital in the Keys and needs a strong night-shift ICU nurse to join the team.
Unit & Role Highlights
- Small, high-acuity 10-bed ICU (medical/surgical/cardiac)
- Common diagnoses: sepsis, respiratory failure, post-op, cardiac events, stroke
- Float to ED or Med-Surg as needed
- EMR: Meditech
- Scrubs: any color
Requirements - Minimum 2 years recent adult ICU experience
- Active Florida or Compact RN license at submission
- BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (all AHA)
- Current AHCA clearinghouse background packet (mandatory for all Florida contracts)
- Housing must be secured within 50 miles of facility and address provided before offer is extended
Scheduling - Every-other-weekend required
- Holiday coverage expected (MLK, Presidents' Day)
- No on-call
- No interview - compliant submissions are presented immediately
Why This Contract Stands Out - True island lifestyle: live walking distance to the beach, paddleboard before/after shift, enjoy Duval Street nightlife
- One of the highest-paying ICU contracts in the Keys this season
- Small unit = big impact and tight-knit team
Submit today with:
- Updated resume showing 2+ years ICU
- Current certifications & FL/Compact license
- Confirmation housing is secured (or final stages) and address ready
Key West ICU spots at $72/hr disappear in hours. Send your complete profile now and secure one of the best winter/spring assignments of 2026!