Travel RN - ICU

Location: Kansas City

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring a MO or compact RN license, 2 years of recent ICU experience, and advanced certifications.

Job Details

• Work in an 11-bed ICU within a hospital setting,

• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 on all shifts,

• Night shifts (3x12 hours), 18:45 to 07:15,

• Uses EPIC for charting,

• Regular floating required to MSI units and may include floating to the ED for inpatient holds depending on need,

• Must work 8 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule period, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday combinations,

• Holiday coverage required if holiday falls on a scheduled workday,

• CRRT experience preferred,

• No local candidates accepted; must reside at least 75 miles from the facility,

Job Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license in hand,

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications,

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience, with at least 1 year in specialty within the past 12 months and no employment gaps over 90 days,

• Must have skills in surgical intensive care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure, pre/post cardiac cath, Swan-Ganz monitoring, sheath removal, IV insulin protocols, renal failure management (chronic/acute), CVVHD/CRRT, access port management, arterial and central line management, procedural and continuous sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, stroke management, hypothermia protocol, ventilator and respiratory support (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC), phlebotomy, and wound care with drains/wound vac,

• Must provide two professional references from the last year (one supervisor level or above, one may be a charge RN),

• Not open to first-time travelers,

• Pending state licenses not accepted,

• No travel partners accepted,

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include managing critically ill adult patients, complex monitoring, and care interventions as outlined in required skill set,

• Strict infection prevention and isolation protocols are maintained,

• Navy blue scrubs required,

• Annual and pre-start online modules must be completed as assigned,

• Maximum of seven days of requested time off (RTO) allowed during the contract,

• Candidates must successfully pass all required drug screening,

• Facility may offer assignment without an interview,