Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Lexington, North Carolina, United States

Position ID: P-769326

Position status: On Hold

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - ICU with 2+ years of ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure for a 12-hour night shift position in a critical care unit.

Details

16-bed ICU with an average daily census of 10

Treats MICU-type patients including ARDS, sepsis, COPD, DKA, and stroke

RN to patient ratio of 2:1 for ICU patients and 3:1 for IMC patients

CNA support typically available, with 1-2 assisting the unit

12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week

Every other weekend rotation required

Floating required to Med Surg (4:1 ratio) and ED as a resource (no assignment)

No on-call or call-back requirements

Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and GE monitors

Unit-specific equipment includes Bair Hugger, Verathon Bladder Scanner, and Blanketrol machine

Requirements

Active RN license (NC or Compact) required

Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required

Minimum 12 months of core specialty experience within the last year required

Skilled in arterial line management, vasoactive medication titration, ventilator management and weaning, and chest tube management

Strong critical thinking skills required

Epic EMR experience required

One professional reference dated within the last year required from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

Provide critical care nursing support in a fast-paced ICU environment

Assist and mentor newer nursing staff, as the unit has many new graduate nurses on nights

24/7 respiratory therapy, intensivist, and hospitalist support available

Charge nurse and resource nurse support available on the unit

Phlebotomy support available; PICC team available during partial hours

Royal blue scrub color required

Free parking provided

Orientation includes general facility orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation

Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays

First-time travelers considered if they have strong ICU experience

Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible

Previous AHSE employees must be separated from any permanent position for at least 1 year before eligibility