ICU RN
Ottumwa, IA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring IA or compact RN license, ACLS, and at least 1 year of ICU experience.

Details

• 10-bed ICU unit combined with the Medical Unit, caring for ICU patients and also covering Stepdown, Telemetry, and MedSurg patients when ICU volume is low
• Adult patient population with common diagnoses including DKA, ARF, CHF, and CAD
• Patient ratio of 1:3 in the ICU
• Uses Mindray and Omnicell equipment
• Meditech EHR system
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (IA or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• General ICU and cardiac drip experience preferred
• RN degree required
• Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions) must clear with no exceptions
• All background checks (county and state) must be fully cleared prior to start; instant or statewide searches not accepted
• Mandatory reporter certification required (child and adult)
• 10-panel drug screening including opiates required
• Titers (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB) must be within the last 12 months
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a Level IV trauma ICU setting
• Flexible, team-oriented personality valued given cross-coverage of other units
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable; sweatshirts, sweatpants, and offensive clothing are not permitted
• First-time travelers with at least 1 year of experience will be considered
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered at a local rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time
• Only Monday or Tuesday start days will be allowed