Travel Critical Care Float ICU RN
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Critical Care Float - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
11/23/2026 - 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 23, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with critical care expertise to float between the ICU and ED on night shifts, requiring an active MN RN license.
Details- Work in the ICU of a Level 3 trauma acute care hospital with 63 staffed beds
- Average daily census of 5 with 8 rooms and 10 beds
- Night shift schedule ), accepting 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
- Required to work up to every other weekend
- May float to other units as needed, specifically the Emergency Department
- May be placed on-call as needed for the department
- Charting performed in Epic (Excellian)
- Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
- Minimum 1 year of recent ICU/critical care experience required
- Experience with cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Experience managing multi-system organ failure
- Experience with thermoregulation protocols (hypothermia/hyperthermia)
- IV insulin protocol experience required
- GI surgery experience required
- Experience with chronic/acute renal failure
- IV therapy skills including port access, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and IV starts
- Experience with high-risk medications including continuous IV paralytics, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
- Neurological case experience including CVA/stroke management, EVDs, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-neurosurgery care, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
- Respiratory/thoracic skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, chest tube assistance, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
- Proficiency in infection precautions, isolation/PPE protocols, phlebotomy, and surgical wound/wound vac care
- Epic/Excellian charting experience preferred
- Must submit date of birth, SSN, certification copies, Nursys verification, and RTO at time of consideration
- Minimum of one supervisor reference required
- Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients with complex, multi-system needs
- May float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital as needed
- Navy scrub color required
- Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be considered, as locals are not accepted for this position
- Fingerprinting is required as part of Minnesota state compliance and must be completed promptly, as results may take several weeks
- Returning staff must have been separated from perm employment (staff or per diem) for at least 3 months prior to starting
- RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Free parking available in any unrestricted space
American Traveler Job #P-783679. 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.
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