Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with recent critical care experience to function as a Rapid Response nurse on nights, requiring an active NC or compact RN license. Requirements Active NC or compact RN license required (pending license accepted at submission) Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred Epic charting experience required Skills required include IV starts, telemetry monitoring, titration of cardiac drips, use of rapid response teams, feeding tube management, heparin protocols, and PCA administration Preferred skills include MS/Tele experience, titration of vasoactive drips, care of ventilated patients, and wound care/wound vac Community hospital and teaching hospital experience preferred Previous charge nurse experience preferred Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending references accepted at submission) Must pass EKG testing prior to start Responsibilities Intermediate Critical Care Unit functioning as a Rapid Response unit Patient population includes DKA, sickle cell, sepsis, respiratory distress, pneumonia, heart failure, and stroke/stroke-like symptoms 1:4 patient ratio Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15 36 hours per week may be offered Floating required as needed to Med Surg at a 1:6 ratio Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule Uses Bipap, Cpap, and Optiflow equipment Charting systems include Pyxis and Epic, with Epic experience required Self-scheduling balanced and approved by a staffer Functions as the Rapid Response RN and may serve as the primary critical care nurse in a small community hospital setting Unit orientation is 36 hours, delivered on a weekly basis Scrub requirement is all navy or navy and white Must complete online pre-start modules (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles), with annual completion required First-time travelers will be considered for this position Travel experience is generally required, though first-time travelers may be accepted Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm, PRN, or EP) must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays Travel pairs are allowed if on different units with schedules disclosed Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Job ID: P-764778 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr