What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - ICU position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a CCU night shift position requiring an IA or compact license and 3 years of CCU experience.
Details
- CCU unit within an acute care, Critical Access Hospital (Trauma Level 4)
- 6 CCU-level beds that flex to accommodate MedSurg Peds patients as needed
- Nurse to patient ratio goal of 1:2, up to 1:4 depending on acuity and unit needs
- Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and DKA
- RNs manage titratable drips such as Cardizem, insulin, and norepinephrine
- RT coverage is daytime only; nights and weekends RNs manage Bipap, vents, and other RT needs with House Supervisor support
- RT equipment includes CPAP, Bipap (V60), Vapotherm, and Hamilton vent
- CCU nurses monitor their own telemetry with no dedicated monitor techs
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts on a 6-week cyclic schedule
- Weekend rotation required every third weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun or flexible to Sat/Sun/Mon)
- Floating required to MedSurg Peds; cross-training to Behavioral Health or ER optional
- Uses MEDITECH EMR
Requirements
- Active RN license (IA state or compact) required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
- Minimum 3 years of CCU experience required
- Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
- BSN not required
- TNCC, NIHSS, and PALS certifications preferred
- Experience managing titratable drips required
Additional Information
- Collaborate with a Charge Nurse overseeing both CCU and MedSurg Peds and a House Supervisor overseeing the hospital and nursing home
- Patients are followed by private physicians; ER physician responds to codes/emergencies
- Two 12-hour shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
- Scrubs may be grey, black, pink, or white in any combination
- Holiday coverage required based on contract season (one major and one minor holiday)
- Must be aware of and support unit quality initiatives and projects
- Positive, team-oriented culture with an emphasis on collaboration and support
- Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
- First-time travelers may be considered
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan