Critical Care Float RN
Minneapolis, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,249/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care662 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position requiring MN licensure and prior critical care experience.
Details
- Critical Care Float Pool position within the ICU
- Staffing ratios of 1:1-2 on days, nights, and weekends
- Average daily census of 12-30 patients across 30 rooms
- Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
- Every third weekend required
- Floating within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Epic/Excellian EMR system
Requirements
- Active or pending MN RN license required
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
- Required skills: conscious sedation, telemetry, ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Preferred skills: ICP monitoring and pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring
- Minimum one supervisor reference required for consideration
- Must be willing to complete MN-specific fingerprinting (LiveScan) as required by state law
Additional Information
- Facility is a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level III Trauma status
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility, with no local radius exception for this position
- Returning staff must have been separated from perm employment (staff or per diem) for at least 3 months before starting a travel assignment
- RTO requests should ideally not exceed 5 days
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Facility does not provide references to travelers post-assignment or to former perm employees
- Pre-start modules are required prior to beginning the assignment
Facility
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
9 nurses recommend working with Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Pros
Travel friendly, night shift rocks laid back. No holding patients all night
Cons
There was one doctor that was a little anti nurse

- Short Term Acute Care
- 662 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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.
About Minneapolis, MN
As a travel nurse in Minneapolis, MN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Minneapolis is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living, especially in healthcare and nursing.
- Average summer highs in Minneapolis range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 5-10°F.
- Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Minneapolis, and they can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods and near healthcare facilities.
- Minneapolis is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation is also available through buses and light rail, providing convenient options for getting around the city.
- Minneapolis is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Minneapolis, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Minneapolis offers a vibrant dining scene with a variety of cuisines, a rich cultural scene with theaters and art museums, a thriving music scene, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks, biking trails, and skiing in the winter at nearby areas like Hyland Hills Ski Area.
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