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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) position in Wichita, KS, requiring a minimum of 1 year of acute care ICU experience and current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications.
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Work in a 26-bed Surgical ICU on the 2nd floor of a large hospital
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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13-week travel contract
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Patient population includes trauma patients, post-CABG, post-TAVR, and general post-surgical ICU patients
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Typical patient ratio is 1:2, with 1:1 assignments for high-acuity patients including post-CABG
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Specialized equipment includes balloon pumps, CRRT, hypothermia, and ECMO
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Common procedures include chest tube management, central lines, and medication drips
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EMR: Meditech
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Active KS RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
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Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital ICU experience
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration
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One professional reference required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
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TNCC certification is preferred, as is prior travel experience at large trauma facilities
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Unit staffing includes 13 RNs, 1 Charge Nurse, and 1 Patient Care Tech on both day and night shifts
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
