Travel ICU RN - Night Shift RN

Travel RN - ICU
American Traveler
Columbia, Missouri, United States
Position ID: P-770822
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Nights
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
Start date: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
$2,203.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring a MO or compact RN license and 2 years of general ICU experience.
Details

• Surgical ICU setting within a Level 1 Trauma facility
• Patient population includes trauma, surgical, burn, sepsis, and multi-system organ failure cases such as MVC, falls, GSW, penetrating trauma, burns, necrotizing fasciitis, ARDS, perforated bowel, AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, and fem-pop bypass
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Mandatory floating to Adult MS Cluster and other units as needed, including as a Patient Observer/Sitter
• Cerner charting system preferred

Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand
BLS and ACLS certifications required
CCRN and PALS certifications preferred
Minimum 2 years of general ICU experience required
Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Skills in IV therapy, central/arterial line management, blood product administration, and PICC line management
Respiratory skills including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
Neurological care experience including EVD, ICP monitoring, and TBI/spinal cord injury management
Ability to meet physical demands including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs
Additional Information

Provide critical care nursing to surgical ICU trauma patients with complex, high-acuity conditions
Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with potential exposure to contagious illnesses
Required to work 50% of holidays occurring during the contract, with flexibility on which holidays are worked
Must be able to work assigned weekends, take call, and work during inclement weather
First-time travelers will be considered for this role
Local candidates within 51-74 miles may be offered at a reduced local rate; those within 50 miles are not eligible
Local candidates accepted but not eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract
Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (up to 9 months), followed by a mandatory 6-month break before returning in an agency capacity
Hours per week: 36
Hours per shift: 12