American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring ACLS, BLS, and prior critical care experience with complex cardiovascular and renal patients.
Details
- Acute care teaching hospital with Level 3 trauma designation
- ICU unit caring for cardiovascular, neuro, surgical, and trauma ICU patients
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
- Weekend rotation required every third weekend
- Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Epic (Excellian) charting system
- Patient ratio of 1:2
Requirements
- Active or pending MN RN license required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS; CCRN and NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 1 year of ICU specialty experience typically required
- Minimum 2 years of charge nurse experience
- Skills in management of acute kidney injury, chronic/acute renal failure, CVVHD/CRRT, and pre/post hemodialysis care
- Experience with post cardiac surgery care, CABG, Impella, IABP, and Swan-Ganz monitoring preferred
- Proficiency with titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and IV paralytics
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and interpretation of 12-lead EKG/ECG
- Experience with ICP monitoring and IV insulin protocols preferred
- Epic/Excellian charting experience required
- One supervisor reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct critical care nursing for complex ICU patients including cardiovascular, neuro, surgical, and trauma cases
- Participate in emergency response and management of multisystem organ dysfunction
- Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted for this position
- Previous Allina perm staff must have been separated for at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
- RTO requests should ideally not exceed 5 days during the assignment
- First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level
American Traveler Job ID #P-777317. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.