Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,230 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Liberty, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Job in Liberty, Missouri

Join a dynamic ICU team in Liberty, Missouri, in the Kansas City metro area. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced critical care RN who thrives in fast-paced acute care settings and wants to make an immediate impact in a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit.

Overview

This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts in a well-established ICU environment. It is a strong fit for a skilled ICU RN who is comfortable floating to Stepdown/PCU as needed and ready to support a collaborative clinical team.

Job Details

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Liberty, Missouri
• Metro Area: Kansas City metro nursing jobs
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990 - $2,090
• Start Date: Late August 2026
• Floating: Yes, to Stepdown/PCU
• Weekend/Holiday Expectations: Every 3rd weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Active Missouri RN license or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with CTS and neuro patients preferred
• TNCC preferred
• Experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center preferred
• New graduates will not be considered
• Comfortable learning and using Altera Sunrise EMR

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Monitor patient status, assess changes, and respond appropriately in a high-acuity critical care environment
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient recovery
• Provide care for ICU patients, including those with complex neurological and thoracic surgery needs
• Float to Stepdown/PCU when assigned
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold clinical best practices
• Participate in orientation and unit-based training to ensure a smooth transition into the role

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse job in Liberty, Missouri, and join a supportive healthcare team in the Kansas City metro area.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #507184. 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: ICU

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