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Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 15, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a complex, mixed-unit ICU requiring prior travel experience and a 48-hour weekly contract commitment. Details 39-bed mixed ICU encompassing MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU divided into pods Floating into CVICU pod only for those with relevant experience Complex ICU patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and heavy trauma cases Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post cardiac cath, and multi-system trauma Cardiac experience preferred, including CABG/TAVR patients 24-48 hours post-op RN to patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and rarely 1:3 depending on acuity 12-hour day shifts scheduled for 48 hours per week Weekend rotation targeted for every other weekend, though not guaranteed No on-call requirements Floating to adult units including Medsurg/Tele (1:4 ratio) possible if unit is overstaffed Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter), and Omnicell 24/7 respiratory therapy support with CNAs, charge nurses, and resource nurses on the unit Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy; ICU RNs place all midlines Requirements Active RN license (SD or compact) currently in hand Required
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be willing to obtain TNCC prior to arrival if not already certified) Completion of an accredited nursing education program Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel assignments, strongly preferred Candidates with 1.5 years of ICU experience and significant non-ICU RN experience may be considered pending management approval Minimum one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers not accepted Epic EMR experience required Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work well in a team-based, fast-paced environment Must be comfortable with a 48-hour per week contract commitment Additional Information Provide direct critical care to complex ICU patients across medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma populations Support provided by 1-2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge nurses overseeing all ICUs, and resource nurses as staffing allows Unit supported by 3 intensivists during day shifts and 2 intensivists plus an APP overnight Orientation includes hospital and department orientation, iLearns completion, two 12-hour shifts of floor orientation, and an additional independent 12-hour shift for 48-hour contract travelers May be expected to precept nursing students Navy scrub color required Free parking available No RTO permitted during holidays or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August) Time off requests of up to 7 days may be approved but must be extended to accommodate a full 13-week contract Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility Permanent staff must wait one year before returning in a travel role Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts