MICU RN
Minneapolis, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,471/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- 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 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Medical ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring MN licensure and typically one year of specialty experience.
Details
- Work in the Medical ICU (MICU) of a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level III Trauma hospital
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating required within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby as needed
- Epic/Excellian EMR used
Requirements
- Active or pending MN RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Typically 1 year of MICU specialty experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Skills in IV therapy, port access/management, blood product administration, PICC line management, and TPN/Lipids administration
- Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, suctioning (ETT, NT), and respiratory failure management
- Experience with GI surgery and liver failure patients
- Experience with intake/output monitoring and urine output assessment
- Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and IV insulin protocols
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills
- Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and chest tubes
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Fresh tracheostomy care experience preferred
- 1 supervisor reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill medical ICU patients with complex, multisystem needs
- Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility for consideration
- Previous perm staff or per diem employees must have been separated for at least 3 months before returning
- RTO requests ideally limited to no more than 5 days
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Minnesota state fingerprinting requirements apply and may require travel to a LiveScan location if not within driving distance
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
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I am having a wonderful experience working with Sebrona! She is very warm, kind, patient, professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication has been simple and clear, and she makes sure I feel informed and valued every step of the way. I truly appreciate her dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to helping me find the right opportunities. I highly recommend working with her!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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