Travel ICU RN - $1,993 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Garden City, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Garden City, KS | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Self-Scheduling and Block Scheduling Available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed General ICU at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage and titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized infusions
• Care for patients presenting with diagnoses such as abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
• Utilize telehealth platforms to support critical care and pulmonology in a rural setting, with onsite hospitalist support
• Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips and escalate findings appropriately; no monitor techs on unit
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and mechanical ventilators in coordination with 24/7 RT coverage

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of Kansas (or compact license eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• CRRT certification/competency required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Clinicians must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural hospital or critical access setting
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms used for critical care and pulmonology support
• Experience with charge nurse responsibilities or working in units where charge nurses carry patient assignments

Why Join Us

• Work in a collaborative ICU environment with 24/7 respiratory therapy coverage, onsite hospitalist support, and nurse aide assistance based on unit volume
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #789799. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others