What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - ICU Float position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Central Resource Pool / ICU Float position requiring Epic proficiency, ACLS certification, and rotating day/night shifts across multiple units.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting with assignments across a cluster of 4 ICUs, 2 Step Down units, and 2 Med-Surg units
- Patient population includes respiratory, cardiac, and complex medical cases such as COPD, CHF, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and post-operative care
- Procedures and care include mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, oxygen titration, moderate sedation monitoring, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and telemetry
- Equipment includes Alaris pumps for IV fluids and Acudose for medication dispensing
- EMR: Epic (required)
- IMC nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3; Med-Surg ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
- 12-hour shifts with rotating day/night schedule; options include straight nights, rotating shifts, or blocked scheduling
- Every other weekend and every other holiday required
- Travelers are the first to be floated to other departments
Requirements
- Active SD or compact state RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA); specialty certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Proficiency with Epic EMR required
- Required skills: BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, oxygen titration, moderate sedation, telemetry, and medical-surgical patient care
- Two current professional references required — one supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience and one peer or supervisor reference from the position's specialty within the last 3 years
- All certifications must be active (no pending certifications accepted)
- Previous employment at any Sanford Health location must be disclosed; candidates with prior Sanford Health employment must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date
Additional Information
- Orientation consists of a structured 3-day program: Day 1 covers competency validations with nurse educators (telemetry and mechanical ventilation), online modules, and self-assessments; Day 2 includes a preceptored shift with unit orientation and patient care; Day 3 is an independent 12-hour shift on the unit
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team includes case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and specialty providers
- Magnet-designated facility with opportunities to engage in unit and house-wide committees
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are eligible to apply