Travel ICU RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 10/20/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 48 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 2
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details\n

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• Work in the ICU with a diverse patient population
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• No burn, pediatric, transplant, or ECMO patients
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• Patient ratio of 1:2
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• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
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• 36 or 48 hours per week with block scheduling accommodated
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• Float required
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• Weekend rotation of every 3rd weekend on a 6-week schedule period
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Requirements\n

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• Active MO or compact RN license required
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• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS, TNCC, and Tele/EKG Exam
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• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
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• Epic charting experience preferred
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• Skilled in IV therapy, central line care, arterial line management, and blood product administration
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• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care
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• Experience with critical care medications including vasoactive and sedation drips
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide critical care nursing to a diverse ICU patient population
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• Any color or brand of scrubs permitted
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• RTO limited to 2 requests per contract
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• Traveler's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility for travel rate eligibility
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• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate
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• Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
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American Traveler Job ID #P-759048. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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