Travel RN ICU/PCU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerIndependence, Missouri, United StatesAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-30$2,007.33/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (ICU) position requiring MO or compact RN license and ACLS certification.DetailsProgressive Care Unit within a Level 2 trauma center hospital36-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:5 depending on shift and support staff availabilityTotal RN-based care model with limited tech support unless unit is stretchedUnit secretaries scheduled 7am-7pm for resource supportUses BiPAP, heated high-flow nasal cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo feeding pumpsDocumentation via Meditech13-week assignment with 7a-7p shift scheduleFloating required to Telemetry UnitBedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds expectedRequirementsActive MO or compact RN license requiredBLS and ACLS certifications requiredNIH Stroke Certification required for ICU placementMinimum 1 year of recent ICU experience requiredAdvanced assessment and critical thinking skills requiredExperience managing vasoactive drips requiredExperience with central line/PICC line placement and chest tube placement requiredUS SSN and DOB required for considerationTwo professional references required for Missouri placementNo gaps in work history of 90+ days within the past 12 monthsAdditional InformationProvide direct bedside critical care to ICU/PCU patients including central line and chest tube managementPositive attitude and strong teamwork skills valued on this unitRequired uniform: charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms, with black or charcoal grey jacketsRotating holiday schedule appliesNo local candidates accepted; 50-mile radius rule applies with no exceptionsFirst-time travelers may be consideredHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12