American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Joplin, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- 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: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position at a Level II Trauma, STEMI, and Stroke Center in Joplin, MO, requiring a minimum of 2 years of high-acuity ICU experience and active MO or compact RN license.
Details
- 4 Medical ICU unit in a 24-bed hospital setting
- Patient population includes medical, surgical, trauma, and stroke cases
- Typical patient ratio of 1:2, with 1:1 or 1:3 depending on acuity and staffing
- Night shift schedule: 3x12, 1900–0730
- Weekends required as determined by facility needs
- Standby call for low census with a 1-hour report requirement
- Float to areas of clinical competence as needed
- EMR: Epic (experience expected)
- Equipment includes IV pumps, chest tubes, GE monitoring, Arctic Sun, glucometers, and feeding pumps
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required
- Required certifications (AHA only): BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a high-acuity ICU
- Demonstrated ability to titrate complex IV drips including vasopressors
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
- No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Provides care to complex patients at a Level II Trauma, STEMI, and Stroke Center
- Ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, team-oriented, and quality-driven
- Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations and exceptions are not accepted
- Black scrubs required; t-shirts and sweatshirts not approved by the facility are not permitted
- Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
- Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or transfer outside the radius is required
- 13-week contract
American Traveler Job ID #P-736672. 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.