ICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Kansas City, MO
Compensation
$1,730.00 - 1,820.00/week
ICU RN Details
Location
Address : Kansas City, MO, 64132
Job Description
ICU Travel Nurse (Registered Nurse) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Kansas City, MO
Explore ICU travel nurse jobs in Kansas City, Missouri. Bring your critical-care expertise to a fast-paced medical and surgical intensive care unit in this 13-week travel RN assignment. Provide attentive, evidence-based care alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team. The 32-bed unit has a typical 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. Kansas City offers arts and culture, parks, local dining, and welcoming Midwestern character.
ICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing
- Assignment type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Assignment dates: November 30, 2026 – March 1, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; every other weekend, or 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule period
- Weekly estimated pay: $1,730–$1,820
- Unit details: 32 beds across medical and surgical ICUs; typical 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
- Floating: May include similar units such as neuro ICU, cardiac telemetry, progressive care, burn, or inpatient emergency overflow, based on hospital needs
ICU Registered Nurse Requirements
- At least 2 years of ICU nursing experience
- Current registered nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Missouri
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- TNCC preferred but not required
- Strong critical-care assessment, prioritization, and interdisciplinary communication skills
ICU Nurse Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and deliver individualized care to critically ill medical, surgical, trauma, and stroke patients.
- Manage ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, and IV administration of vasoactive medications.
- Recognize and manage cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Provide care for postoperative patients and support patients requiring advanced therapies, which may include CRRT and therapeutic hypothermia.
- Collaborate with the care team in a high-acuity environment that includes trauma and comprehensive stroke services.
- Follow unit protocols and maintain accurate patient documentation using the Meditech system.
Apply now for this ICU travel nurse opportunity in Kansas City, Missouri.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.