Travel RN - ICU
American Traveler
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American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift in Topeka, Kansas. You will care for cardiac and post-surgical ICU patients, manage ventilated patients, and handle multiple drip titrations in a Surgical ICU setting.
This traveling role requires BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; KS RN license; 2+ years ICU experience; ability to work nights and every other weekend; epic charting preferred. Travel allowances and stipends are outlined in the posting.
Qualifications
- Active KS or Compact RN license at time of consideration.
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI and TNCC preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including 1 year ICU within past 2–3 years.
Responsibilities
- Provide critical care nursing to cardiac and post-surgical ICU patients, including management of complex drip titrations and ventilator support.
- Maintain patient safety and quality of care in a high-acuity environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adhere to facility protocols.
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Travel RN - ICU
Travel RN - ICU
Topeka, Kansas
Nights, 3x12hrs
36 hrs/wk
Sep 23, 2026
12 weeks
3
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring cardiac care skills and management of ventilated patients on multiple drip titrations.
- ICU night shift position, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:00)
- Cardiac patient population within a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Must be able to manage two ventilated patients while multitasking multiple drip titrations
- Every other weekend required
- Epic charting system preferred
- Floating to like units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided
- Active KS or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including 1 year of current dedicated ICU experience within the past 2-3 years
- Trauma Level II experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
- Proficient in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning
- Experience with cardiac drip titration and vasoactive drip management required
- Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and acute/chronic renal failure management
- Continuous IV sedation experience required; procedural sedation monitoring preferred
- Cardiovascular experience with CABG, Impella, IABP, TAVR, and valve repair/replacement preferred
- Experience with post cardiac surgery care, pre/post cath intervention, and sheath removal preferred
- Experience with Swan Ganz and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring preferred
- Familiarity with CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocols preferred
- Knowledge of infection prevention, isolation precautions, and IV insulin protocols
- Provide critical care nursing to cardiac and post-surgical ICU patients, including management of complex drip titrations and ventilator support
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Travel pairs or groups will not be accepted
- Former staff must be separated from permanent employment for at least one year before returning as a traveler
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
- No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
$1,799/wk
$21,591
$93,563
$648/wk
$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648
$1,151/wk
$96.47 x 7 days = $675
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,799/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,619 - $1,799. The $1,799 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility address requires login
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$1,799/wk
Travel RN - ICU
Topeka, Kansas
Nights, 3x12hrs
36 hrs/wk
Sep 23, 2026
12 weeks
3
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring cardiac care skills and management of ventilated patients on multiple drip titrations.
- ICU night shift position, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:00)
- Cardiac patient population within a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Must be able to manage two ventilated patients while multitasking multiple drip titrations
- Every other weekend required
- Epic charting system preferred
- Floating to like units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided
- Active KS or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including 1 year of current dedicated ICU experience within the past 2-3 years
- Trauma Level II experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
- Proficient in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning
- Experience with cardiac drip titration and vasoactive drip management required
- Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and acute/chronic renal failure management
- Continuous IV sedation experience required; procedural sedation monitoring preferred
- Cardiovascular experience with CABG, Impella, IABP, TAVR, and valve repair/replacement preferred
- Experience with post cardiac surgery care, pre/post cath intervention, and sheath removal preferred
- Experience with Swan Ganz and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring preferred
- Familiarity with CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocols preferred
- Knowledge of infection prevention, isolation precautions, and IV insulin protocols
- Provide critical care nursing to cardiac and post-surgical ICU patients, including management of complex drip titrations and ventilator support
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Travel pairs or groups will not be accepted
- Former staff must be separated from permanent employment for at least one year before returning as a traveler
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
- No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
$1,799/wk
$21,591
$93,563
$648/wk
$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648
$1,151/wk
$96.47 x 7 days = $675
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,799/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,619 - $1,799. The $1,799 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility address requires login
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--
View All
...and many more!
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Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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