Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerConcord, North Carolina, United StatesPosition ID: P-748253Assignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z$1,915.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 3 Trauma center, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.DetailsWork in a 40-bed Intensive Care Unit with a 40-patient censusLevel 3 Trauma center, Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain CenterPatient population includes ventilated patients, stroke and thrombectomy cases, opti-flow and BiPAP patients, overdose patients, GI bleeds, and some trauma patientsUtilizes endotool and CRRT for select patientsRN to patient ratio of 1:1-3, with CNA support typically at 1:1012-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per weekWeekend rotation required every other weekendNo on-call or call-back requirementsFloating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) based on staffing needsTravel nurses are prioritized for floating assignments and must demonstrate flexibility across units within scope of practiceEPIC EMR system usedUses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitorsUnit-specific equipment includes Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, and life flow devicesTelemetry monitoring via hardwire monitors and travel tele boxesRequirementsActive NC or compact RN license requiredCurrent BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last yearCritical care skills required including insulin, vasopressor, and sedation drip managementExperience managing invasive lines (arterial and CVP) requiredCardiac rhythm interpretation skills requiredExperience with chest tubes, ventilator management, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes requiredEPIC EMR experience requiredAt least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN requiredLast 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients including ventilator management and invasive line careRN responsible for phlebotomy duties, with limited additional phlebotomy support available in the hospital24/7 support available from charge nurse, respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist teamsCNA support available for turning, feeding, ADLs, blood sugars, lab draws, and mobility assistanceIV/VAT team available for supportOrientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientationHoliday coverage required for 75% of holidaysUp to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contractNavy scrub color requiredFree designated parking available for staffUnit culture emphasizes strong teamwork across day and night shiftsFirst-time travelers will not be considered for this positionCandidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligiblePrevious employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position