American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications, with day/night rotation and first-to-float responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 4-bed ICU within an acute care setting
• Critical access hospital (CAH) environment
• Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:2-3 based on acuity
• Common patient cases include DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac issues, medical detox, art lines, and CVP
• RNs are required to titrate typical ICU drips and read/interpret their own cardiac strips
• Work with respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannulas to ventilators
• No charge nurse on shift; ER manages oversight for ICU
• No nurse aides or patient care tech support
• Uses Meditech for documentation; experience preferred
• Day and night rotating 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• Floating required to Medical-Surgical or Emergency Room areas for 1:1 care
• Primary responsibilities include direct care for a diverse ICU patient population, titration of drips, ventilator management, and cardiac monitoring
• Position requires adaptability, strong teamwork, and situational safety awareness
• RNs must wear navy scrubs
• Three 12-hour unit-specific orientation shifts provided
• First to float among unit staff
• Candidates may not have been employed (full, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year
• Submit all requests for time off (RTO) upfront, limited to 7 days per 13-week contract
• No clinical involvement during interview processing

Requirements

• Active RN license, state or compact, must be valid at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year ICU experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• TNCC, TCAR, or significant trauma patient care experience required
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years with dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license required
• Facial hair must comply with fit testing standards for respiratory protection; inability to pass results in contract cancellation
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility

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-603076. 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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