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Traveling as an ICU Nurse with LRS Healthcare

As an industry-leading staffing firm, LRS Healthcare’s specialized recruiters guide ICU Nurses like yourself through your new adventure as a traveling healthcare professional.

When you’re ready to make your next move, our recruiters are waiting to get to know you as well as your unique personal and professional goals! They consider this information to pair you with an assignment that is exactly what you’re looking for (location, hours, and more). Nervous about making the jump? Our recruiters are available to provide 24/7 support and answer any questions you may have.

Browse LRS Healthcare’s available traveling ICU Nurse jobs and apply today to start the process. Soon you will hear from a recruiter to walk you through the application process and discuss key job details (like pay and start dates) while finding a travel healthcare assignment that checks all of your boxes.

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What to expect

Applying for ICU Nurse Travel Jobs

Ready to live the life you’ve imagined? The first thing you will need to do is apply. Shortly after, a recruiter will reach out and go over the job details, gain your geographical preferences, and place you for your first assignment. Once all credentialing and background checks are finalized and if the facility extends an offer, you’ll be on your way to your new assignment.

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What are the requirements to travel as an ICU Nurse?

01. Healthcare traveler requirements vary by facility and state. To guarantee that the process is quick and pain-free, we recommend that:
• All professional licenses and certifications are updated and ready to go before you apply.
• Any additional licenses that may be required based on your assignment’s location.
• You have at least 2 years of on-the-job experience as an ICU Nurse. (This isn’t necessarily required, but we have found that these individuals are typically positioned better and will likely be more comfortable with the responsibilities).

How do I get started as a traveling ICU Nurse?

02. It’s critical to work with a healthcare staffing agency that exceeds your expectations and works around the clock to meet your professional and personal needs. Every relationship that our recruiters build with their travelers is special. That relationship goes beyond days or weeks simply because we care.

How much will I be paid to travel as an ICU Nurse?

03. Depends on experience and the destination. Different states offer different benefits such as pay. If you are looking for higher pay, this may be something to consider. Pay can vary due to other factors as well, such as the job, facility, and agency you work with. Something else to pay attention to is whether job boards or sites promote jobs that display pay before or after taxes and include or exclude travel and housing stipends. All of these factors impact what your take-home pay could be and could potentially vary from the number promoted on the job post. To determine if this information is accurate, reach out to your LRS Healthcare recruiter to verify the details of your personalized pay package.

How long are ICU travel nurse assignments?

04. Typically, travel nursing assignments are 13 weeks, which allows you to fully submerge yourself into your new city and see what it has to offer. If you find that you aren’t ready to part with your current assignment and city, you can always request an extension.

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Why Choose LRS Healthcare?

Your success is our priority. That’s why we make the traveler experience easy, so you can spend more time living your life and caring for your patients. Here are just a few more reasons to travel with us.

Traveler First:

You’re never just a number to us. We take the time to learn about you, including your career goals and desired destinations. Your recruiter will guide you from one assignment to the next and be your advocate throughout your journey with us.

Responsive:

Submit your online application, and we’ll be in touch right away. Once we’ve gotten to know you and matched you to an ideal position, we’ll work together to collect the rest of the details.

Full Service:

Along with your recruiter, you’ll have access to our dedicated operations and caregiver engagement teams. They help take care of all the details to make your assignment the very best it can be. You won’t go it alone—you can contact us any time, 24/7/365.

Traveler App:

LRS Connect is our job search and employment app designed specifically for healthcare travelers. Start your profile to set up custom job preferences and we’ll notify you (in real time) as soon as your dream job becomes available! When you’re ready, you can apply with ease directly through the app with one simple click!

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