ICU RN
Kirksville, MO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) — 13-week contract in Kirksville, MO (63501). Weekly pay $1,910–$2,010; critical care travel nurse opportunity in a modern facility with a supportive team.
Join a dynamic healthcare team in Kirksville, Missouri as an ICU RN. This travel nursing job lets you provide intensive care in a 10-bed ICU while enjoying Kirksville's friendly community, parks, and local culture.
Job Details
- Title: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Critical Care Nurse
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Location: Kirksville, MO (63501) — Missouri travel nursing job
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Hours per Week: 36 (48hr/week guarantees may be accommodated)
- Unit: ICU (10 beds) — critical care setting
- Patient Ratio: 1:1–3
- EMR: MedHost
- Scrub Color: Any solid color
- Floating: Occasionally required
- Blocked scheduling: May be approved upon request
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific or compact where applicable)
- Minimum 1 year of ICU / critical care nursing experience
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
- Experience with ventilators, vasoactive drip titration, and advanced cardiac support
- Balloon pump, Impella, and trauma care experience preferred
- TNCC certification preferred
- Ability to document accurately in MedHost EMR
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality critical care nursing to adult ICU patients
- Manage ventilators and perform drip titration for vasoactive medications
- Care for patients requiring advanced cardiac support (Impella, balloon pump)
- Respond to and manage trauma cases as needed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapists, case management) for optimal patient outcomes
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in MedHost
- Float to other units as required and adapt to changing clinical needs
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing assignments
- Travel reimbursement for eligible travel nursing assignments
Apply now to join our travel nurse team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Kirksville, MO. Submit your resume and contact information to learn more about this critical care nursing job and travel nursing opportunities. Join our healthcare team today!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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Pros
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Cons
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About Kirksville, MO
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Kirksville, MO here's what you should know:- Kirksville's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 85°F, and winter lows can drop to around 15°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Kirksville, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Kirksville is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- Kirksville has a relatively homogenous population, with a mix of all age ranges.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.
- There are various dining options in Kirksville, including local eateries and chain restaurants.
- The city has a growing arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and biking in the surrounding natural areas.
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