Travel Registered Nurse - ICU - $1,819 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Joplin, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical Surgical ICU night shift position requiring a minimum of 2 years of high-acuity ICU experience and the ability to manage complex patients including traumas, strokes, and STEMIs.

Details

• Work setting is a 24-bed Medical Surgical ICU within a hospital
• Patient population includes medical, surgical, trauma, stroke, and STEMI patients
• Typical patient ratio is 1:2, though ratios may adjust to 1:1 or 1:3 based on patient acuity and staffing
• Specialized procedures include titrating complex IV drips including vasopressors
• Equipment used includes IV pumps, chest tubes, GE monitoring, Arctic Sun, glucometers, and feeding pumps
• EMR is Epic
• Night shift schedule: 3x12, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekends required as determined by facility needs
• Holidays are on a rotating basis
• Standby call required for low census with a 1-hour report time
• Floating required to areas of clinical competence

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications (AHA only): BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a high-acuity ICU
• Demonstrated ability to titrate complex IV drips including vasopressors
• Experience caring for complex patients in a Level II trauma, STEMI, and stroke center environment preferred
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• No expiring certifications within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled

Additional Information

• This facility is a Level II Trauma Center, Level II Stroke Center, and Level II STEMI Center
• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; no declinations or exceptions are accepted
• Black scrubs are required; t-shirts and sweatshirts not approved by the facility are not permitted
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate compared to the posted travel rate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts at this facility; after that, a minimum 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-727891. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.