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 Lexington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• 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: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-769326. 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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