Travel RN - Surgical ICU

American Traveler; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

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Health benefits

401k with match

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position at a Trauma Level I facility in Billings, MT. The role requires MICU/SICU experience with high-acuity trauma, neuro, and surgical patients.

You will care for patients at a 1:2 ratio on a night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), with 36 hours per week and a 13-week assignment. Candidates must hold an MT or Compact RN license, with BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Montana or Compact) in hand.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; PALS preferred.
• Minimum 1+ year of SICU/MICU experience.
• MICU and/or SICU experience required; float pool-only not accepted.
• Ventilator management, arterial/central line care, and blood product administration.

Responsibilities

• Care for high-acuity SICU patients in a hospital setting.
• Maintain 1:2 patient ratio in the ICU.
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Float within the Critical Care Division as census needs dictate.
• Experience with ventilator management and post-neurosurgery care is preferred.

Skills

ICU Nursing

SICU Experience

Trauma Care

Ventilator Care

Arterial Lines

Central Lines

Education

RN license Montana or Compact

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

PALS preferred

Tools

Cerner

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Travel RN - Surgical ICU

Travel RN - Surgical ICU

Billings, Montana

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring MICU and/or SICU experience with high-acuity trauma, neuro, and surgical patients at a Trauma Level I facility.

Details

• Work in the Surgical ICU (SICU) of a hospital environment
• Care for complex, high-acuity medical and trauma/neuro/surgical ICU patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Block scheduling for day/night shifts will be considered
• Floating required primarily within the Critical Care Division, with additional floating to other units as census needs dictate
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• Cerner charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (Montana or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 1+ year of experience in specialty required
• MICU and/or SICU experience required; float pool-only experience does not meet the requirements of this role
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line and PICC line care, blood product administration, and TPN/Lipids administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients required
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and interpreting/managing dysrhythmias required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, post-craniotomy, and post-neurosurgery patient care required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and administering continuous IV sedation required
• References required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide independent, competent nursing care for complex, high-acuity ICU patients including trauma, neuro, and surgical cases
• Responsibilities may include managing patients with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, GI surgery complications, and liver failure
• Additional skills such as CRRT/CVVHD, IABP management, EVD/ICP monitoring, and massive transfusion protocol are valued
• Must reside within a 75-mile radius of the facility for consideration
• Local candidates within the radius will not be accepted at the travel rate
• Former permanent employees must have taken a 2-year break in service to be eligible
• Case-by-case approval may be granted for candidates with license or background history

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.

Pay

Overview

$2,146/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$27,898

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$111,592

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$900/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 36 hours/wk = $900

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,146/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,931 - $2,146. The $2,146 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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