SICU Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) travel position in Wichita, KS, requiring a minimum of 1 year of acute care ICU experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications.

Details

• Work setting is a 26-bed Surgical ICU (SICU) on the 2nd floor of a large hospital in Wichita, KS
• Patient population includes trauma patients, post-CABG, post-TAVR, and general post-surgical ICU patients
• Patient ratio is 1:2, with 1:1 for high-acuity patients including post-CABG
• Common procedures include chest tube management, central line care, and medication drips
• Specialized equipment includes balloon pumps, CRRT, hypothermia systems, and ECMO
• EMR system is Meditech
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Unit is staffed with 13 RNs, 1 Charge Nurse, and 1 Patient Care Tech per shift

Requirements

• Active KS or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital ICU experience required
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• TNCC certification is preferred
• Prior travel experience at large trauma facilities is preferred
• Ideal candidates are driven, organized, efficient, and maintain a positive, engaged attitude
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• This is a 13-week travel contract