Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,946 per week

About the role

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Hours per week: 36
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Location: Facility in Rawlins, WY

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in patient condition
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques
• Operate and manage advanced life support equipment
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations
• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care
• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Requirements

• One year of recent experience as an ICU RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications
• Preferred: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
• Preferred: TNCC, NIHSS certification
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position

Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical abilities: remain stationary, move about, move equipment (50‑100 lbs), push, pull, and bend
• Interpersonal skills: work effectively with varied personnel, maintain a positive attitude and professionalism
• Technical/motor skills: grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures or using equipment
• Mental requirements: cope with frequent public contact while meeting deadlines under pressure; work under close supervision occasionally or independently; handle irregular activity schedules and maintain continuous concentration to detail
• Sensory: visual acuity and effective communication ability