American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.

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 night shift ICU position in Michigan requiring comfort with EKGs and an active MI license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) of a hospital setting
• Care for cardiology patients including post-op open heart surgery, congestive heart failure cases, and electrophysiology studies
• Procedures performed include PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers
• Utilizes specialized equipment such as ventilators, CRRT, and balloon pumps
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Required to work every other weekend
• Possible on-call responsibilities
• Required to float to similar units as needed
• Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating actual or potential health conditions in cardiovascular and critical care patients
• Team environment with leadership and medical staff dedicated to quality patient outcomes
• Strict attendance policy: three tardies or absences may result in immediate termination, with exceptions for medical emergencies
• Participation in nationally recognized clinical trials through the NISUS research department
• No full-time McLaren employees eligible if employed within the past six months
• No more than five days of requested time off (RTO) allowed

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU RN experience (floating experience does not count)
• Comfort with EKG monitoring required
• Preferred experience with neuro, CVICU, trauma, vent management, CRRT, and balloon pumps
• Completion of a skills checklist for RN specialties within one year of application

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-646366. 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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