ICU RN
Topeka, KS
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 16, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring cardiac care skills and management of ventilated patients on multiple drip titrations.

Details

• ICU night shift position, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:00)
• Cardiac patient population within a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Must be able to manage two ventilated patients while multitasking multiple drip titrations
• Every other weekend required
• Epic charting system preferred
• Floating to like units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided

Requirements

• Active KS or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including 1 year of current dedicated ICU experience within the past 2-3 years
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
• Proficient in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning
• Experience with cardiac drip titration and vasoactive drip management required
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and acute/chronic renal failure management
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Continuous IV sedation experience required; procedural sedation monitoring preferred
• Cardiovascular experience with CABG, Impella, IABP, TAVR, and valve repair/replacement preferred
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care, pre/post cath intervention, and sheath removal preferred
• Experience with Swan Ganz and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring preferred
• Familiarity with CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocols preferred
• Knowledge of infection prevention, isolation precautions, and IV insulin protocols

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiac and post-surgical ICU patients, including management of complex drip titrations and ventilator support
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel pairs or groups will not be accepted
• Former staff must be separated from permanent employment for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation