Travel ICU RN - $2,059 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Concord, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• 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: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - ICU for a Level 3 Trauma hospital requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 40-bed ICU with full census of 40 patients
• Patient population includes ventilated, stroke/thrombectomy, opti-flow, BiPAP, overdose, CRRT, GI bleed, and some trauma patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:1-3, CNA ratio typically 1:10
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7pm-7am, 36 hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, and life flow devices
• Telemetry monitoring via hardwire monitors and travel tele boxes
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division) as needed within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Critical care skillset required including insulin, vasopressor, and sedation drip management
• Experience managing invasive lines (arterial and CVP), cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, ventilator management, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Responsible for phlebotomy duties with limited backup support available in the hospital
• Support available from CNAs, 24/7 charge nurse, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Orientation includes new employee orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Will work 75% of designated holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free designated parking available on-site
• Unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork across day and night shifts
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former AHSE permanent employees must be separated from the organization for at least 1 year before being eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-784319. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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