Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,146 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• 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: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU/ED Float RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a Level 3 trauma acute care hospital in Minnesota, requiring a MN RN license and at least 1 year of ICU experience.

Details

• SCU/ED Float position with floating required to other units, specifically the Emergency Department, as needed to meet facility needs
• Level 3 trauma, 63-bed acute care hospital
• ICU unit with an average daily census of 5, with 8 rooms and 10 beds
• Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts (1900–0730)
• Up to every other weekend required
• On-call may be required as needed for the department
• Block scheduling is not available, though the scheduler will make reasonable accommodations
• Charting: Epic (Excellian)
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available in any unrestricted space

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU/specialty experience required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS; CCRN preferred
• Cardiac monitoring skills required: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG acquisition, multi-system organ failure management
• Required clinical experience: thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia), IV insulin protocol, GI surgery, and chronic/acute renal failure
• Required IV therapy skills: port access, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, and IV insertion
• Required medication management skills: continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Required neurological case experience: CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-neurosurgery management, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Required respiratory/thoracic skills: BiPAP and CPAP management, chest tube insertion/removal assistance, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, and ventilator management
• Additional required skills: infection/isolation precautions and PPE use, phlebotomy, and surgical wound/wound vac care
• At least 1 supervisor reference required for consideration
• Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Candidates who have previously worked at the facility as permanent staff or per diem must have been separated for at least 3 months from their last shift to be eligible
• Pre-employment modules are required to be completed before the start of the assignment
• RTO of no more than 5 days is preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Floating may include travel to nearby affiliate hospitals in addition to floating within the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-716247. 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.

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