Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerAlbemarle, North Carolina, United StatesPosition ID: P-762131Assignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-10-19$2,059.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Nights RN for an ICU position requiring 18-24 months of ICU experience, NC or compact RN licensure, and NIHSS certification.DetailsMedical Intensive Care Unit with 10 ICU beds and 4 PCU beds (PCU used only in surge capacity)Average daily census of 7.3 patientsRN to patient ratio of 1:2-3, acuity dependent, often including a mix of ICU and Med/Tele patientsCNA support available only on dayshift at 1:10 ratioCommon diagnoses include sepsis, COPD, CHF, chest pain, MI, NSTEMI, stroke, TIA, new onset cardiac arrhythmia, uncontrolled DM/DKA, minor trauma, ETOH withdrawal, ARDS, and respiratory illnesses12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), 36 hours per weekWeekend rotation required, at minimum every other weekendNo on-call or call-back requirementsFloating required within Stanly to Med/Tele, ICU, PCU, ED holds, and Behavioral Health (med pass/charting only)Floating required to Region 1 facilities as needed, within scope of practice, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH peds only)EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors usedRequirementsActive RN license (NC or Compact) currently in handCurrent certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS18 months to 2 years of ICU RN experience requiredMinimum 12 months of core work experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last yearStroke experience and NIH assessments requiredSkills required include cardiac rhythm interpretation, arterial line and CVP management, critical care drip management, chest tube care, PIV starts, vent management support, trach care, NGT placement, drain/tube management, PCA pumps, wound care, and 12-lead EKG completionExperience with medication gtt management including critical care gtts, cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVFTNK administration experience preferred if not given in EDLast 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for considerationMinimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RNAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting within a non-trauma, non-teaching hospitalSupport structure includes House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and an Intensivist rounding Monday-FridayHospitalist is first call for intubation, followed by CRNA, then ED as third lineRNs are responsible for bedside and central tele monitoring for the unitOrientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2-3 days of departmental orientationHoliday coverage required for 75% of holidaysRTO requires manager approvalSchedule operates on a 6-week cycleScrub color is navy with white or navy undershirts only; no t-shirts or Crocs allowedUnit culture is teamwork oriented with an emphasis on open communication and constructive feedbackFirst-time travelers are welcome to applyMust reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the positionReturning travelers must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position