Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- 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: Jul 6, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a Level III Trauma acute care facility in Council Bluffs, IA, requiring ICU experience with drips and vents.
Details
- 16-bed ICU in an acute care hospital setting designated as a Level III Trauma Center
- Medical ICU patient population including sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, MI, DKA, STEMI, A-fib with RVR, PE, COPD exacerbation, and COVID
- Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, which may stretch to 1:3
- RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation (e.g., levophed, neosynephrine, cardene, precedex, propofol)
- RNs must be able to read and verify telemetry strips; centralized monitor techs are available remotely
- Draeger telemetry monitors are used on the unit
- Ventilators, BiPAP, and other RT equipment are managed by Respiratory Therapy; RNs are not required to make adjustments beyond troubleshooting
- Respiratory Therapy is shared with the ER and is not in the ICU 24/7
- Hospitalist is in-house 24/7; intensivist is in-house during day hours and available via telemedicine at night
- Charge nurse is present on each shift and carries a patient assignment
- No nurse aides or patient care techs on the unit
- EMR: Epic experience required
- 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
- Every third weekend required
- Holiday coverage required: 4th of July
- No on-call or standby requirement
- Floating required to lower levels of care including PCU and Med/Surg; training provided (1 orientation shift for ICU, 1 for PCU)
Requirements
- Active IA RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license currently in hand; pending licenses will not be accepted
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; PALS and TNCC preferred; pending certifications not accepted
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
- Experience with drips, ventilators, and BiPAP required
- Ability to titrate vasopressors and sedation drips required
- Ability to read and verify telemetry strips required
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Valid driver's license required for consideration (used to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius)
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked; references must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
- Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
- Navy blue scrubs required
- A pass/fail open-book exam on unit skills is administered during orientation; a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
- All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
American Traveler Job ID #P-722172. 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
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.