Travel Surgical Trauma ICU RN - $2,000 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU) night shift position at an ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center, requiring prior trauma and surgical ICU experience.

Details

• Position is located in a 20-bed STICU within a Magnet-designated, ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center
• Night shift hours: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Patient ratio is 1:2 (with 1:1 assignments as needed)
• Unit staffing includes 10 RNs per shift, 1 supervisor, 1 PCT, and 1 ICU waiting room HUC
• Procedures performed on the unit include intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, Foley placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, hypertonic medication administration, trach placement, EVD/bolt placement, CRRT/HD, irrigation and debridement, and minor surgery
• Equipment used includes EVDs, Camino/bolts, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, GE Carescape bedside monitors, GE ventilators, iCool machines, Blanketrol blankets, Bair Hugger, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and Alaris PCA pumps
• Documentation system: Cerner PowerChart
• 6 weekend shifts required within a 6-week schedule
• Travelers float before core staff and may be floated to other ICUs (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down
• Modified self-scheduling available on this unit

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for ICU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience required
• Trauma ICU experience at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center required
• Surgical ICU experience required
• LTAC experience is not considered in lieu of acute care ICU experience
• Cerner PowerChart experience is preferred given unit usage
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Professional reference required (quantity may vary by candidate's state of residence)

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates will be considered
• Scrub color requirement: all navy, all white, or navy bottoms with a white top
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Team players with positive attitudes and flexibility are strongly preferred
• Candidates must demonstrate kind and compassionate patient experience skills

American Traveler Job ID #P-712140. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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