Travel SICU Registered Nurse - $2,200 per week
American Traveler, Bowling Green, KY, United States
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
05/18/2026
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: May 18, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Details
Mixed acuity SICU unit with the ability to float to step‑down
Heavy vascular surgery patient population, including AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, fem‑pop bypass, thrombectomy, pneumonectomy, and post‑thoracic surgery cases
Experience with EVAR, intra‑aortic balloon pump (IABP), and TAVR procedures relevant to this unit
Patient ratios range from 1:2–3 for ICU‑level patients and 1:4–5 for step‑down acuity
Night shift: 3x12‑hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
Every other weekend required
Floating within scope of practice required to meet facility needs
No on‑call requirements
Block scheduling is open to discussion but cannot be guaranteed
Meditech EMR experience preferred
Requirements
Active KY or compact RN license currently in hand — pending licenses are not accepted
Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (certificate must be obtained within 2 years of start date)
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required — first‑time travelers will not be considered
Surgical and cardiac ICU experience required
Vascular surgery patient population experience strongly preferred
Stroke assessment competencies required, including stroke signs/symptoms (e.g., BE‑FAST) and bedside dysphagia screening
Familiarity with current stroke guidelines and performance measures for Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes
Minimum 1 year of experience in a certified stroke center critical care unit preferred
Must be able to remain within 30 minutes of the facility at all times
Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible
DOB, SSN, 2 professional references, and copies of AHA‑issued certifications required for consideration
Additional Information
Orientations begin every Monday
Flu vaccine is required — no exemptions will be granted for travelers
RTO requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis
Drug screening will be conducted on site on the first day of assignment
13‑week contract
American Traveler Job ID #P-699366. 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 - Surgical ICU
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Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
05/18/2026
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: May 18, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Details
Mixed acuity SICU unit with the ability to float to step‑down
Heavy vascular surgery patient population, including AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, fem‑pop bypass, thrombectomy, pneumonectomy, and post‑thoracic surgery cases
Experience with EVAR, intra‑aortic balloon pump (IABP), and TAVR procedures relevant to this unit
Patient ratios range from 1:2–3 for ICU‑level patients and 1:4–5 for step‑down acuity
Night shift: 3x12‑hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
Every other weekend required
Floating within scope of practice required to meet facility needs
No on‑call requirements
Block scheduling is open to discussion but cannot be guaranteed
Meditech EMR experience preferred
Requirements
Active KY or compact RN license currently in hand — pending licenses are not accepted
Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (certificate must be obtained within 2 years of start date)
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required — first‑time travelers will not be considered
Surgical and cardiac ICU experience required
Vascular surgery patient population experience strongly preferred
Stroke assessment competencies required, including stroke signs/symptoms (e.g., BE‑FAST) and bedside dysphagia screening
Familiarity with current stroke guidelines and performance measures for Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes
Minimum 1 year of experience in a certified stroke center critical care unit preferred
Must be able to remain within 30 minutes of the facility at all times
Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible
DOB, SSN, 2 professional references, and copies of AHA‑issued certifications required for consideration
Additional Information
Orientations begin every Monday
Flu vaccine is required — no exemptions will be granted for travelers
RTO requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis
Drug screening will be conducted on site on the first day of assignment
13‑week contract
American Traveler Job ID #P-699366. 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 - Surgical ICU
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