Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Grinnell, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• 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 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a day shift assignment requiring 24 months of recent ICU experience and float capability to Med Surg

• ICU unit with 5 ICU beds and 3 stepdown beds
• Patient ratios of 1:2, occasionally 1:3 during overflow
• ICU patient types include vent, BiPAP, Air Vo, bariatric surgery, and general surgery
• Manages drips including propofol, levophed, diltiazem, insulin, and heparin
• Float required to Med Surg unit when ICU census is low or staff call out
• Med Surg patient types include bariatric surgery, ortho, and general med surg with a 1:5 ratio
• Day shift schedule with 7a start, 3x12s, 36 hrs/week, no 48-hour weeks
• Every third weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA or ARC)
• Active TNCC certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred, can be obtained during onboarding
• Minimum 24 months of recent/current ICU experience required
• Travel experience within the previous 24 months required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Comfort caring for 2-5 patients
• Telemetry reads/measures experience required
• Med Surg experience strongly encouraged due to float requirements
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred

• Holiday rotation required, with 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays to be worked unless the unit is closed
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments at any UPH facility if employed within the past 12 months
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position based on the required travel experience

American Traveler Job  #P-760154. 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.