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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 night shift assignment requiring KS or compact RN licensure and critical care drip titration skills.

• Acute care ICU with 10 general beds at a Level 3 trauma facility
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:2
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
• RNs required to titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized drips
• RNs must be able to independently read telemetry strips and escalate as needed
• Onsite hospitalist and 24/7 respiratory therapy coverage with vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
• Rural setting utilizes telehealth for critical care and pulmonology support
• Charge nurse takes an assignment and nurse aides are available depending on volume
• Night shift schedule using self-scheduling and block scheduling
• Weekend requirement of a minimum of six shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating determined by nurse manager, with potential to float within Zone 4 for extreme need and priority given to travelers
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour shifts over a 13-week assignment

• Active KS or Compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS, and CRRT
• Experience titrating critical care drips required
• Ability to work in a rural setting and utilize telehealth for critical care and pulmonology support
• Ability to independently 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 direct critical care nursing to ICU patients including drip titration and monitoring
• Collaborate with onsite hospitalist, respiratory therapists, and telehealth critical care/pulmonology support
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Unit and department orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
• Clinicians should plan to be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are remote
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-767481. 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.