Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an ICU Float RN with 2+ years of critical care experience in a Level 1/2 trauma facility and Epic charting proficiency to support multiple critical care units.

• Acute care setting within an ICU Resource Team covering multiple critical care units
• 32-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Manages 1-3 critically ill patients across varying populations including neuro, cardiac, CT surgery, trauma, medical, and surgical cases
• Assists with bedside procedures including RSI, EVD placement, tracheostomy, and line placement
• Utilizes Epic EMR along with Omnicell, Aleris IV pumps, MOOG feeding pumps, IABP, EVD, Phillips patient monitoring, Ava Sure, and Impella equipment
• Day/night rotating schedule with 8, 12, and occasional 4-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required, with no holiday RTO approved
• No call requirements
• Floats to all critical care departments including 5AB, Intermediate ICU (up to 4:1 ratio), and Broadway ICU (up to 3:1 ratio)
• May float to med surg units as needed
• Must call in daily prior to shift to confirm unit assignment

• Active RN license (ND or compact) required
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma facility with 250+ beds required
• Experience titrating vasopressor, sedative, analgesic, inotropic, and antiarrhythmic drips required and must be reflected on resume or skills checklist
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to independently care for critically ill patients

• Provides critical care nursing across multiple ICU and intermediate care units in a rotating float capacity
• Will not work alone during shifts
• Receives 32 hours of orientation during the first week, including hospital, unit, and cross-training to Intermediate ICU and Broadway ICU
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Candidates within 60 miles of the facility are not eligible for this assignment
• Candidates living 60 to 80 miles from the facility qualify for a reduced local travel rate
• Prior employment history with the health system must be disclosed for eligibility review

American Traveler Job  #P-763898. 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:
Travel RN - ICU Float

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.