Travel ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/30/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a seasonal night shift MICU/SICU assignment at a Level 1 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center requiring 2 years of ICU experience.

• Combined MICU/SICU unit with 32 beds (16 MICU/16 SICU)
• Patient ratio of 2:1
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required (or 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule)
• Uses Meditech documentation system
• Floating required to like units including Cardiac Telemetry (4 North/4 Central), Progressive Care Unit (4 West), Burn Unit, ED Inpatient Overflow, and other units per hospital needs

• Active RN license (MO or Compact)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• TNCC preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Skilled in trauma patient management, vasoactive IV medication administration, ventilator management, chest tube management, post-op surgical care, cardiac rhythm identification and management, hemodynamic monitoring, and stroke patient care
• Advanced skills required in hemodynamic and ventilator management
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Two professional references required for Missouri assignments
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

• Provide care in a high-acuity ICU setting performing procedures such as chest tube placement, ventriculostomy, moderate sedation, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, ECMO, and arterial/central line placement
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Required uniform includes navy scrub top (no t-shirts), navy or black scrub bottoms, and solid navy, white, or black jackets/undershirts
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-766169. 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.