Travel RN - ICU

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1 $2,059.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description: American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure in a Level 3 Trauma center. Details40-bed Intensive Care Unit with full census Patient population includes ventilated patients, stroke and thrombectomy cases, overdose patients, GI bleeds, and some trauma patients Utilizes opti-flow, BiPap, endotool, and CRRT therapies RN to patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:3 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week Every other weekend rotation required No on-call requirements Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) based on staffing needs EPIC EMR system used Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors in use Unit-specific equipment includes Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, and life flow devices Hardwire and travel telemetry box monitoring available RequirementsActive RN license (NC or Compact) required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year Critical care skills required including vasopressor and sedation gtts, insulin management, invasive line management (ART/CVP), cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, ventilator management, blood products administration, and wound care EPIC EMR experience required Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information: Provide critical care nursing to a high-acuity ICU population including ventilated, stroke, and overdose patients Support team includes 24/7 charge nurse, respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, plus CNA assistance with ADLs, mobility, and blood draws RN responsible for phlebotomy with limited backup support available Travel nurses will be prioritized for floating assignments and must be adaptable to working within scope on other units Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of holidays Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract Navy scrub color required Free designated parking available for travelers Unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork across day and night shifts Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible First-time travelers will not be considered for this position Previous employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible for a travel assignment

Hours per week: 36 Hours per shift: 12