ICU & Critical Care RNs—Elite Expertise, Life-Saving Care.
CCRN-certified critical care RNs with advanced ICU expertise. Skilled in all intensive care specialties and life support systems.
Flexible Staffing Models for Critical Care Units
Travel ICU Nursing
- 13-week assignments nationwide
- Premium critical care rates
- Housing and relocation support
Perfect for seasonal surges, unit expansions, or ongoing ICU shortages
Start in 3-5 daysCrisis Staffing
- Rapid 24-48 hour deployment
- Pandemic and surge response
- Multi-RN team mobilization
Critical for emergency situations, strikes, or sudden staff shortages
Deployed in 24-48hContract Positions
- 8-26 week local contracts
- Coverage for leaves and training
- Specialty-matched assignments
Ideal for maternity leave, education time, or temporary gaps
Start in 3-7 daysPermanent Placement
- Direct hire for core ICU staff
- Comprehensive credentialing
- 90-day retention guarantee
Best for building experienced ICU teams and reducing turnover
Hired in 7-14 daysPer Diem / PRN
- Flexible shift coverage
- Weekend and night shifts
- No long-term commitment
Great for call-offs, census spikes, and supplemental staffing
Available within 24-48hICU Specialties & Critical Care Expertise
Medical ICU (MICU)
Complex medical conditions, sepsis management, respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, advanced ventilator modes, CRRT/dialysis, vasoactive medications, shock management
Surgical ICU (SICU)
Post-surgical critical care, trauma recovery, hemodynamic instability, surgical complications, complex wound management, post-op monitoring, pain control, surgical drains
Cardiac ICU (CVICU)
Post-cardiac surgery, CABG recovery, valve replacement, heart transplant, IABP management, open-heart recovery, arrhythmia management, cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic support
Neuro ICU (NICU)
Traumatic brain injury, stroke care, intracranial pressure monitoring, seizure management, neurosurgical recovery, craniotomy care, neuro assessments, cerebral perfusion monitoring
Trauma ICU (TICU)
Multi-trauma patients, penetrating injuries, blunt force trauma, burn care, polytrauma management, emergency surgery recovery, damage control resuscitation, rapid transfusion protocols
Pediatric & Neonatal ICU
Critically ill children, premature infants, congenital defects, pediatric trauma, neonatal respiratory distress, high-frequency ventilation, family-centered critical care, developmental support
How We Source Elite ICU RNs
Access to critical care networks, AACN chapters, ICU professional groups, and specialty databases—active and passive CCRN-certified candidates nationwide
CCRN certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, active RN licenses, specialty competencies, ventilator certification, hemodynamic monitoring skills—all validated before presentation
Direct references from ICU managers, intensivists, and charge nurses on clinical judgment, crisis management, patient outcomes, code response, and team collaboration
Precision matching to your ICU type—MICU, SICU, CVICU, NICU, TICU, or specialty units—ensuring candidates have the exact clinical experience your unit requires
Proven Results for ICU Staffing
Recent ICU Placement Success Stories
Deployed 20 CVICU RNs to major cardiac center within 4 days for new open-heart program launch—all nurses CCRN-certified with cardiac surgery experience
Provided crisis staffing of 25 ICU RNs to 600-bed hospital during COVID surge—maintained 1:2 ratios across all ICUs for 8-week peak period
Filled entire 16-bed MICU at Level I Trauma Center with experienced critical care RNs—complete team deployment in 10 days with 100% retention through contract
Common Questions About ICU RN Staffing
Our ICU RNs are experienced across all critical care specialties including Medical ICU (MICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), Cardiac ICU (CVICU), Neuro ICU (NICU), Trauma ICU (TICU), Pediatric ICU (PICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), and Burn ICU. All candidates are vetted for specialty-specific competencies and CCRN certification when applicable.
For urgent critical care needs, we can present CCRN-certified ICU RNs within 12-24 hours from our active talent pool. Our candidates have current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, are experienced with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex critical care protocols.
Yes. All our ICU RNs are proficient in advanced life support including mechanical ventilation, CRRT/dialysis, ECMO (when specified), hemodynamic monitoring (A-lines, Swan-Ganz), vasoactive drip titration, IABP, and post-cardiac arrest care. We verify hands-on experience and competency assessments.
Our ICU RNs hold critical care certifications including CCRN (Adult, Pediatric, or Neonatal), BLS, ACLS, PALS (for pediatric ICUs), NRP (for NICUs), and specialty certifications like TNCC for trauma or CMC for cardiac. All certifications are verified and current before placement.
Absolutely. Our ICU RNs are experienced with both 1:1 ratios for critically unstable patients (ECMO, multi-organ failure, post-cardiac surgery) and 1:2 ratios for stable ICU patients. They excel in managing complex cases, multiple drips, ventilators, and rapid clinical deterioration with calm expertise.
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