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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• 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 ICU position requiring BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and at least two years of ICU experience in a Level I Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU of a short-term acute care, Magnet and teaching hospital
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, ARDS, acute cardiac events, stroke, cardiac arrest, DKA, multi-organ failure, sepsis, pre- and post-op cardiac, thoracic, abdominal surgeries, neuro-medicine overflow, transplant, and end of life/organ donation cases
• Patient ratio is 1:2
• Uses advanced equipment including IV pumps, CRRT/dialysis, ventilators, BIPAP, hemodynamic and invasive monitoring, and defibrillator/crash cart
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift position (3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30) with every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within ICU service line expected
• Responsibilities include advanced ICU care for critically ill adults across a wide range of high-acuity diagnoses and post-surgical cases
• Team structure involves working alongside highly skilled ICU staff in a Level I Trauma Center
• Must wear navy scrubs per facility policy
• RTO is not permitted during the first week; no more than 7 days RTO allowed per 13-week contract
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Assignments longer than 13 weeks are available, with 36 or 48 hour work weeks
• All standard travelers may not reside within 75 miles of the facility and may remain for up to 18 months with a required 3-month break afterward
• Pre-employment fit testing is required, and facial hair must allow for proper mask fit
• Basic security and parking arrangements are available through the facility
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments required as needed

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Demonstrated proficiency in medical and surgical ICU skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ dysfunction, 12-lead EKG, CVP and Swan-Ganz monitoring, arterial and central line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, stroke management, BiPAP assistance, ABG interpretation, and advanced infection prevention
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• First-time travelers are not accepted
• Candidates must live at least 75 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-640595. 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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