Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,841 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active MO or compact RN license.

Details

• ICU setting within a large, short-term acute care hospital (1,259 staffed beds) designated as a Magnet facility, teaching hospital, and Level I Trauma Center
• Patient population includes pre- and post-op cardiac, thoracic, and abdominal surgery patients; medicine and neuro-medicine overflow; pre- and post-transplant patients; and end-of-life/organ donation cases
• Patient diagnoses include respiratory failure/ARDS, acute chest pain/cardiac/arrhythmias, stroke, cardiac arrest, DKA, multi-organ failure, and sepsis
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line to other ICU units
• Specialized equipment includes IV pumps/titration, CRRT/dialysis, ventilator/BiPAP, hemodynamic/invasive monitoring, and defibrillator/crash cart
• Charting performed in Epic (experience required)
• 13-week contract with the option to work 36 or 48 hours per week

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact RN license (must be valid and in hand at time of consideration)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience in Medical ICU and Surgical ICU required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Required clinical skills include: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition, CVP and pulmonary artery (Swan-Ganz) monitoring, arterial line management, central line and PICC line care/management, CRRT/chronic and acute renal failure management, blood product administration, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, CVA/acute stroke management, BiPAP management, ventilator management, interpretation of ABGs, ETT/NT suctioning, IV insertion and maintenance, emergency medication administration, infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE use, phlebotomy, and wound care including surgical wounds with drains and wound VAC

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travelers may remain at this facility for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
• Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Scrub color required: navy
• Monthly parking passes are available — travelers should contact Public Safety () for details
• Block scheduling is not available for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-715807. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.

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