American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring ND or compact RN licensure and current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• Work in the ICU of an acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting
• 4-bed ICU unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3 depending on acuity
• Common diagnoses include DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac rate and rhythm control, medical detox, and patients with arterial lines and CVP monitoring
• RNs are required to titrate drips typical to an ICU setting
• No dedicated charge nurse on shift; ER provides charge coverage for ICU
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on this unit
• RT equipment used ranges from nasal cannula to ventilator, with RNs troubleshooting as needed
• RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Uses MEDITECH EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts on a 7am-7pm schedule pattern, with scheduling managed by the director
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
• Floating required to MS or ER units for 1:1 assignments, with travelers first to float
• Navy scrub color required
• 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active ND state or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• TNCC, TCAR, or equivalent trauma patient care experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test; facial hair may impact ability to pass and could affect contract eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct ICU nursing care including drip titration and telemetry monitoring for critically ill patients
• Success in this unit requires coachability, motivation, strong teamwork, and the ability to recognize and coach unsafe situations
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront for the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-741175. 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

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