American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/29/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float position, requiring a MO or compact RN license and ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a short-term acute care hospital setting
• Float between multiple ICUs including Trauma, Oncology, Cardiac/Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Medicine, and COVID units
• May float to inpatient floors as needed with a maximum ratio of 1:3 for non-ICU units
• ICU nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1 on all shifts
• Night shift position working three 12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Every other weekend is required
• Use of Epic EMR system; Epic experience required
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Duties include floating between critical care units and inpatient floors as assigned
• May be asked to work as a patient sitter if needed
• Candidates may be floated to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Preferred skills include Swans-hemodynamic interpretation, IABP, Impella, ECMO, vasoactive drips, CRRT, trauma experience, PA lines, triage, and Level 1 Trauma experience
• Must complete required modules prior to start date
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Free parking is provided
• No medical marijuana cards accepted
• No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract and none during the first week
• Candidates must be able to complete fit testing for N95 or equivalent

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with vents, IV start, telemetry, and conscious sedation required
• Epic charting experience required
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility—no local candidates accepted
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Will not accept first time travelers
• Valid SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-640582. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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