ICU RN
Fort Smith, AR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an ICU Stepdown unit requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and an AR or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 16-bed ICU Stepdown unit within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes Post Op/CV, Neuro, Full Stroke, and Respiratory cases requiring stepdown-level care
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Uses Philips bedside monitors
• EMR system is EPIC
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 3x12 (36 hours per week)
• Required to work every other weekend
• No call requirements
• Floating to ICU required as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (AR or compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2+ years of ICU Stepdown experience required
• Experience with post-CV surgery and post-stroke patient care required
• Experience titrating cardiac drips (Nitro, Cardizem, Amio, Esmolol) required
• Experience with BiPAP and AirVo use required
• Ability to recognize and respond to a deteriorating patient required
• No gaps in employment exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Team-oriented, collaborative work environment with an emphasis on personality fit
• Black scrubs required; hoodies are not permitted
• Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed, must be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates accepted, though bill rate differs for those within a 50-mile radius
• Candidates within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a one-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the radius