Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring NC or compact license and critical care ventilator management skills. Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license/certifications OK for consideration Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and Stroke Life Support Minimum 2 years of relevant ICU experience required 1:3 patient ratio experience required Meditech charting experience required Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management required Experience obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG required IV insulin protocol experience required Intake and output monitoring and urine output assessment experience required Experience accessing and managing ports required Blood product administration experience required Experience starting and maintaining IVs required Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience required CVA/acute stroke management experience required Experience caring for ventilated patients required High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) experience required Experience managing pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, and respiratory failure required Infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE knowledge required Arterial line, central line, and PICC line management experience preferred TPN/lipids administration experience preferred Acute kidney injury and chronic/acute renal failure experience preferred Chest tube insertion/removal assistance experience preferred BiPAP/CPAP management and fresh tracheostomy care experience preferred ABG interpretation and ETT/NT suctioning experience preferred Ventilator management experience preferred Continuous IV sedation and emergency medication administration experience preferred GI surgery experience preferred INR, phlebotomy, and PT/PTT skills preferred Recognition of infection in immunosuppressed patients preferred Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending acceptable at submission, required at start) Responsibilities Medical Intensive Care Unit setting Patient population includes DKA, active GI bleeds, stroke, post-stroke respiratory failure, pneumonia, complicated surgical cases, CHF, and possible AKI Patient ratio of 1:3, with aide support when census reaches 4 or more patients Night shift schedule: 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15 12 weekend shifts required per contract No call requirements Rotating float required between step-down ICU and ICU units based on census 36 hours per week may be offered 13-week contracts accepted, with longer assignments possible Continuous cardiac monitoring, pulse ox, and temperature monitoring in every room In-room cameras present 12-lead ECG capability Ventilator management required on unit Uses Expanse EMR, Pyxis medication system, and SBAR communication Meditech charting experience required First-time travelers will be considered, though candidates with travel experience are preferred Unit orientation is 24 hours, with hospital orientation during week one requiring daily class attendance Black scrubs required (not provided) Self-scheduling utilized on this unit Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate Previous Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between travel or per diem status, as both are not permitted simultaneously Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved if not on a holiday, with no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment Must work 2 of 3 major holidays All RTO must be pre-approved and cannot be requested after signing Pre-start modules required, taking approximately 8-10 hours for this acute care role, completed online and repeated annually Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler