ICU Registered Nurse Jobs

ICU Registered Nurse jobs are open across hospitals, trauma centers, and specialty care facilities, from new-grad to charge nurse and travel nurse, with specializations in cardiac, neurological, and surgical critical care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,024+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type81% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Burn Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
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Burn Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Medical City Healthcare
Plano, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / ICU Contract $2,500/wk
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Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / ICU Contract $2,500/wk
Forte HealthForce LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
BLS Certification

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RN ICU
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RN ICU
Corewell Health
Fremont, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Hybrid
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Travel RN - ICU
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Travel RN - ICU
American Traveler
Ponca City, Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
PALS Certification
501-1,000

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Travel RN - ICU
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Travel RN - ICU
American Traveler
Roanoke, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
501-1,000

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ICU Registered Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler1,016
  • Voyage Health94
  • White Glove Placement85
  • Ascension64
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions64

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services136
  • Education12
  • Insurance6
  • Science & Research3
  • Technology & Software3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs.

  • Active RN licensure in the state of employment or compact license eligibility
  • Current ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Minimum one to two years of critical care or ICU nursing experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred or required
  • CCRN certification preferred or required for senior and charge nurse roles
  • Proficiency with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive drips

Tips for Your ICU Registered Nurse Job Search

Tailor your resume to unit type

ICU hiring managers scan for unit-specific experience fast. List your exact unit type, CVICU, MICU, SICU, or PICU, in your resume header and work history so recruiters know your specialty before they read a single bullet.

Highlight certifications above your education

CCRN certification signals clinical competency that a degree alone doesn't. Move your active certifications, CCRN, ACLS, BLS, to the top of your resume under your name so they appear before hiring managers reach your work history.

Filter openings by patient ratio and bed count

ICU roles vary widely by acuity and workload. When reading job postings, look for stated nurse-to-patient ratios and unit size. Applying to roles that match your preferred acuity level makes interviews more productive and offers easier to evaluate.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists icu registered nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for bedside scenario questions

ICU interviews routinely use clinical scenario prompts, rapid deterioration, ventilator alarms, family conflict. Practice walking an interviewer through your assessment and escalation steps out loud so your clinical reasoning is clear and structured under pressure.

Negotiate shift differentials alongside base pay

Night, weekend, and holiday differentials are a meaningful part of total ICU compensation and are almost always negotiable. Ask about differential rates and float pool obligations before accepting an offer so you can compare positions accurately.

ICU Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most icu registered nurses?

The companies hiring the most icu registered nurses right now include American Traveler, Voyage Health, and White Glove Placement, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Travel nursing agencies and large health systems tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.

How many icu registered nurse jobs are remote?

About 19% of icu registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of critical care bedside nursing. Remote opportunities in this field are concentrated in tele-ICU roles, where registered nurses monitor multiple patients across facilities using audiovisual technology and real-time data.

How do you become an icu registered nurse?

You become an icu registered nurse by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a BSN, passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure, and then gaining experience in a medical-surgical or step-down unit before transitioning to critical care. Most ICUs require applicants to complete a unit-specific orientation program and obtain ACLS certification before independent practice, with CCRN certification pursued after accumulating qualifying clinical hours.

Can you get an icu registered nurse job with little or no ICU experience?

Yes, some hospitals hire new graduates directly into ICU residency or fellowship programs designed to build critical care competency from the ground up. Your strongest path is targeting facilities that advertise new-grad ICU programs, emphasizing any clinical rotations in high-acuity settings, ACLS certification, and strong preceptor references who can speak to your performance under pressure.

What does the icu registered nurse interview process look like?

The icu registered nurse interview process typically begins with a phone screen by a recruiter or nurse manager, followed by an in-person or video panel interview with the unit manager and charge nurses. Expect behavioral questions using the STAR format, clinical scenario prompts covering rapid deterioration and priority-setting, and a unit tour. Some hospitals add a brief skills assessment or simulation before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs?

You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, health systems, and travel nursing agencies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, unit type, and location preferences, then apply directly to each position that fits.

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