Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Garden City, Kansas.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring critical care drip titration skills and KS or compact RN licensure.

• General ICU unit with 10 beds in an acute care hospital setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized medications
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
• No dedicated tele/monitor techs; RNs must read their own telemetry strips and escalate as needed
• Charge nurse takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aide support available depending on patient volume
• Day shift schedule with self-scheduling and block scheduling options
• Weekend requirement of a minimum of six shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Call or standby requirements determined by the nurse manager
• Floating required and traveler is first to float; may float within Zone 4 for extreme need
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12 hours of orientation provided

• Active KS or compact RN license required
• 2+ years of recent ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CRRT certification required
• Understanding of working in a rural setting and using telehealth for critical care and pulmonology support
• Ability to titrate critical care drips independently
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Provide critical care nursing services in a rural general ICU supported by onsite hospitalists and 24/7 respiratory therapy
• Collaborate with telehealth critical care and pulmonology services as needed
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Clinicians should plan to be in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts during the 13-week assignment
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Float radius policy applies, requiring travelers to secure housing that allows them to float within their assigned zone
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility within the associated health system in the past year, though PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-767482. 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

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.