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Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma Surgical ICU on night shift, requiring 2 years of general ICU experience and a MO or compact RN license. Details Surgical ICU within a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital Patient population includes MVC, falls, GSW, penetrating trauma, burns, necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis, multi-system organ failure, ARDS, perforated bowel, AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, and fem-pop bypass cases Patient ratio of 1:2 Night shift, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30 36 or 48 hour contracts available Mandatory floating to PCU or MS units, including Patient Observer/Sitter duties as needed Cerner charting system preferred Requirements Active MO or Compact RN license required (no pending licenses accepted) BLS and ACLS certifications required CCRN and PALS certifications preferred 2 years of general ICU experience required Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred Previous charge experience preferred Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration Respiratory skills including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP management, and chest tube assistance Experience with continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration Neurological care skills including EVD, ICP monitoring, and management of TBI/spinal cord injury patients Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs Additional Information Provide direct patient care for critically ill surgical ICU patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with exposure to contagious illnesses Required to work 50% of holidays occurring during the contract, with flexibility on which holidays are worked Rotating shifts and work during inclement weather may be required Local candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible, those 51-74 miles away may be offered a local rate First-time travelers are welcome to apply Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation Travelers may work up to three consecutive 13-week contracts before a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning in an agency capacity Re-orientation not required if returning within 18 months