Travel Critical Care Float RN - $2,210 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• 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: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and a valid MO or compact RN license, with floating responsibilities across multiple ICUs in a short-term acute care hospital.

Details

• Float position covering multiple ICUs including Trauma, Oncology, Cardiac/Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Medicine, and COVID units
• Short-term acute care hospital setting
• ICU patient ratio is 2:1 for all shifts
• May float to inpatient (non-critical care) floors when ICU census is low, with a ratio of no more than 1:3
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required, or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule, plus holiday rotation
• Charting via Epic; Epic experience is required
• Free parking on-site
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active MO state RN license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• At least 1 year of CV ICU experience required
• Proficiency with ventilators, IV insertion, telemetry, and conscious sedation required
• Epic EMR experience required
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Preferred certifications and credentials include: CCRN, ONS, TNCC, CPI, and Chemo certification
• Preferred cardiac skills include: Swan-Ganz catheter/hemodynamic interpretation, IABP, Impella, and ECMO
• CRRT experience is beneficial but not required
• Preferred experience includes triage, ICP monitoring, PA lines, and Level 1 Trauma
• Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may work at this facility for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientation
• May occasionally be utilized as a patient sitter if needed

American Traveler Job ID #P-732836. 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.