MICU RN
Minneapolis, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,259/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 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: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Medical ICU RN for a night shift position requiring an active or pending MN RN license and 1 year of MICU experience.
Details
- MICU unit within a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level III Trauma designation
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
- Every other weekend required
- Floating within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby required to meet facility needs
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Epic/Excellian EMR system
Requirements
- Active or pending MN RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Typically 1 year of MICU experience required
- Epic/Excellian charting experience required
- Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, PICC line management, and TPN/Lipids
- Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT) required
- Experience managing patients with respiratory failure and fresh tracheostomy preferred
- Experience with chest tube care, IV insulin protocols, and cardiac monitoring required
- Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure required
- Previous charge experience preferred
- 1 supervisor reference required
- Must submit copies of certifications and Nursys verification
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in a Medical ICU setting including respiratory, GI, renal, and endocrine management
- Monitor and respond to cardiac emergencies and manage patients with complex, multisystem conditions
- Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted for this position
- Pending MN license accepted at time of offer
- Returning travelers must have been gone at least 3 months since their last shift as a perm or per diem staff member
- RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Fingerprinting is a Minnesota state requirement for all candidates and may require travel to a LiveScan location if not available nearby
- Pre-start modules required, averaging 8 hours of completion time
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 Medical Intensive Care Unit 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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