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: 02/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for night shifts in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring Epic charting experience and dysrhythmia interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU within a large acute care hospital setting
• Care for adult ICU/Oncology patients with an average census of 21 and a ratio of 1:2
• No chemotherapy administered; procedures include management of central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, and bedside phlebotomy
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00–07:30) with every other weekend required
• May float within scope to oncology floors, oncology service lines, or other ICUs as needed
• Uses Epic for EMR documentation; experience required
• Unit utilizes Pyxis for medication management and SBAR for handoff communication
• No on-call requirement
• Team includes interpretation services, IV teams, pharmacy, PT, social services, radiology, respiratory therapists, rapid response teams, and patient transport
• First-time travelers will be considered for this assignment
• No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no RTO during orientation week
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Parking fees and arrangements vary by shift, with specific instructions for orientation and night shifts
• Magnet and Level I Trauma teaching hospital environment
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months and must take a 3-month break afterward

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• 2 years of ICU experience required
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required
• BSN preferred
• Must pass a Relias EKG exam with demonstrated ability in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in managing multi-system organ failure, IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, central/PICC lines, cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP, ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, suctioning, wound vacs, and infection control required
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius; local candidates not accepted
• No prior permanent employment with the health system within the past year

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-653236. 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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