Registered Nurse - ICU
Joplin, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Location: Joplin, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit: Medical ICU, 24 beds
• Patient Types: Medical, surgical, trauma, stroke patients
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2; may vary between 1:1 and 1:3 depending on acuity and staffing
• Equipment: IV pumps, chest tubes, GE monitoring, Artic Sun, glucometers, feeding pumps
• EMR System: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS
• TNCC
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Driver's License
• Ability to titrate complex intravenous medications including vasopressors

Preferred Experience & Attributes

• Experience working in a Level II trauma, STEMI, and stroke center environment
• Comfortable managing very complex patients
• Personality fit: Flexible, dependable, strong teamwork, patient-centered, quality-driven

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; no declinations or exceptions accepted
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no t-shirts or sweatshirts unless approved

Facility Highlights

• Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and STEMI Center
• CMS 3 Star Rating
• Recognized for chest pain care with Platinum Performance Achievement Award
• All-private patient rooms
• Safety Grade: B (Fall 2024)

Notes

• Weekend hours as required by facility
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position