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: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring critical care experience and a compact or ND RN license.
Details
- 4-bed ICU within an acute care critical access hospital
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 depending on acuity
- Common diagnoses include DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac rate/rhythm control, medical detox, arterial lines, and CVP monitoring
- RNs are required to titrate drips typical of an ICU setting
- ER staff serve as charge nurse for the unit; no dedicated ICU charge nurse
- No nurse aides or patient care techs assigned to this unit
- Respiratory equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs troubleshoot as needed
- RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
- 12-hour night shifts on a 7pm-7am schedule
- Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
- Floating to Med-Surg or ER (for 1:1 assignments) required
- Uses MEDITECH EMR
- 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
Requirements
- Active RN license (ND state or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
- TNCC, TCAR, or equivalent trauma patient care experience required
- Experience with ICU drip titration required
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including monitoring, drip titration, and respiratory support troubleshooting
- Successful candidates demonstrate coachability, motivation, and strong teamwork skills
- Navy scrub color required
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
- Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan