Surgical ICU RN
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma Surgical ICU on night shift, requiring 2 years of general ICU experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Surgical ICU within a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital
• Patient population includes MVC, falls, GSW, penetrating trauma, burns, necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis, multi-system organ failure, ARDS, perforated bowel, AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, and fem-pop bypass cases
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Mandatory floating to PCU or MS units, including Patient Observer/Sitter duties as needed
• Cerner charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN and PALS certifications preferred
• 2 years of general ICU experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Respiratory skills including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP management, and chest tube assistance
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration
• Neurological care skills including EVD, ICP monitoring, and management of TBI/spinal cord injury patients
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for critically ill surgical ICU patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention
• Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with exposure to contagious illnesses
• Required to work 50% of holidays occurring during the contract, with flexibility on which holidays are worked
• Rotating shifts and work during inclement weather may be required
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible, those 51-74 miles away may be offered a local rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
• Travelers may work up to three consecutive 13-week contracts before a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning in an agency capacity
• Re-orientation not required if returning within 18 months