Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $3,690 per week in Wichita, KS

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, ICU/Surgical ICU – Kansas

Start Date: September 22, 2026

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 48 hours per week; 6-week Rapid Response assignment; no requests for time off or special scheduling during assignment; Patient ratios of 1:2 standard, or 1:1 for high acuity including post-CABG patients (estimated ratios)

Highlights:

• Critical care experience in a 26-bed ICU/Surgical ICU setting within a large trauma facility
• Work with advanced technology including balloon pumps, CRRT, hypothermia equipment, and ECMO
• Diverse case mix: trauma patients, post-CABG, post-TAVR, and general post-surgical ICU patients
• Hands-on procedures including chest tubes, central lines, and medication drips
• EMR system: Meditech
• 6-week contract duration for rapid response coverage

Requirements:

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Kansas (or eligible for compact state licensure)
• Minimum 1 year of current hospital ICU experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required (must be included in application)
• TNCC certification preferred
• Prior travel experience to large trauma facilities strongly preferred
• CAPS (Credentialing Application Processing Service) required after acceptance

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for driven, organized, and efficient ICU nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments. You'll work alongside an experienced team of 15 staff members, caring for critically ill patients with cutting-edge equipment and technology. Join a positive, engaged team dedicated to delivering high-quality critical care in a busy trauma center environment.