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: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Critical Care Float RN for a night shift ICU position requiring a MO or compact RN license and strong independence in multiple specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Work in a short-term acute care hospital as an ICU float nurse
• Float to various ICUs including Trauma, Oncology, Cardiac/Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Medicine, and COVID units
• May float to inpatient non-critical care floors such as Oncology, Neurology, Med Surg, and Medicine if ICU census is low
• ICU patient ratio is 2:1 for all shifts; inpatient floor ratio is up to 1:3
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours: 18:45–07:15), every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule, plus holiday rotation
• Required to float and may serve as patient sitter if needed
• Utilizes EPIC EMR system; previous EPIC experience strongly preferred
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Will be responsible for delivering high-acuity care to a varied ICU patient population and supporting med-surg and specialty units as needed
• Must be able to work independently and adapt to different ICU specialties
• Holiday rotation is required; specific RTO rules allow up to 7 days per contract (no RTO in the first week of orientation)
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may remain for up to 18 months with a 3-month break required after this period
• Free parking available on site

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• At least 1 year of CVICU experience is beneficial
• Proficiency in vents, IV starts, telemetry, and conscious sedation required
• Experience with EPIC EMR strongly preferred
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Preferred skills include hemodynamic interpretation, Swans, IABP, Impella, ECMO, vasoactive drips, CRRT, chemo, CCRN, NIH, ONS, TNCC, CPI, triage, ICP, PA lines, and Level 1 Trauma
• Applicants must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

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-652739. 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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