Travel CCU Registered Nurse - $2,218 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CCU - Coronary Care for a travel nursing job in Carroll, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CCU - Coronary Care
• 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: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CCU (Critical Care Unit) position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring a minimum of 3 years of CCU experience and charge nurse experience, with the ability to manage vents, drips, and respiratory equipment independently on nights.

Details

• 6-bed CCU unit within an acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Level 4 Trauma facility
• Patient population includes CHF, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and DKA; provider-performed procedures include central line insertions, thoracentesis, and paracentesis
• CCU nurses are responsible for titrating drips including Cardizem, insulin, norepinephrine, and others
• Respiratory equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPAP (V60), Vapotherm, and Hamilton ventilator; RT coverage is limited to daytime weekday hours — CCU nurses manage BiPAP, vents, and respiratory treatments on nights and weekends
• No monitor techs on unit — CCU nurses monitor telemetry; nurses may not leave the unit without coverage from the House Supervisor
• No in-house hospitalist or intensivist — patients are managed by their private physicians; ER physician responds to emergencies and codes
• Nurse-to-patient ratio goal is 1:2, but may reach up to 1:4 depending on acuity and MedSurg/Peds census
• Nurse aide support available with a goal ratio of 1:6 on days and 1:8 on nights, varying by census and staffing
• Charting system: MEDITECH
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7 PM start), three shifts per week
• 6-week cyclic scheduling; schedule requests accommodated when possible but block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Every third weekend required, including Fri/Sat/Sun (flexibility available for Sat/Sun/Mon if needed)
• 1 major and 1 minor holiday required depending on contract season
• Floating to MedSurg/Peds is required; cross-training to behavioral health and ER is optional but welcomed

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand or willing to obtain
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA)
• Preferred certifications: TNCC, NIHSS, and PALS
• Minimum 3 years of CCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Charge nurse experience required
• CAH experience preferred but not required
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Must be able to independently manage ventilators, BiPAP, and respiratory treatments

Additional Information

• Charge nurse on this unit oversees both MedSurg/Peds and CCU; typically without a patient assignment but may take patients as needed
• Orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts (24 hours total)
• Scrub colors: grey, black, pink, or white in any combination
• Med drawer keys are shared among staff — nurses must retrieve a key from the Pyxis at the start of each shift and return it at the end; failure to return the key may result to a replacement fee
• Nurses are expected to be aware of and actively support the unit's current quality projects and initiatives
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and cultural buy-in are important to this unit

American Traveler Job ID #P-698038. 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.