ICU Registered Nurse

JobDiva, Inc.; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly stipends

Job summary

ICU Registered Nurse in Albemarle, NC, 13-week contract for night shift (12 hours). Responsibilities include care for high-acuity ICU patients, monitoring trends, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Requires ACLS/NIHSS and 18–24 months ICU RN experience.

Regional float within designated zones is possible; travel and on-call requirements apply. Contract starts 10/26/2026; onsite at 28001, with weekly cadence and holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• 18–24 months ICU RN experience preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive care for ICU patients including high-acuity cases.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage urgent arrhythmias.
• Initiate and titrate critical care drips; manage vents and support devices.

Skills

Stroke experience/NIH assessments

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

ART lines and CVPs

Critical care drips

Vent management

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

RN-Registered Nurse // ICU - Intensive Care Unit $1,267 weekly stipends $18.00 - $20.50/hour $648.0 - $738 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 10/26/2026 13 weeks

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Job Description

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Title:ICU Registered Nurse
Location:Albemarle North Carolina 28001
Duration:13 Weeks
Shift:12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information:1900-0700

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements:None

Weekend Rotation:At minimum, every other

Holiday Requirements:Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements:Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises

Title:ICU Registered Nurse
Location:Albemarle North Carolina 28001
Duration:13 Weeks
Shift:12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information:1908-0700

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements:None

Weekend Rotation:At minimum, every other

Holiday Requirements:Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements:Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises

**The Manager needs a candidate than can start ASAP**
About Facility:

• 109 Licensed Beds
• No Trauma Designation
• Not a Teaching Hospital – no residents/students
• Advanced Primary Stroke Center

Unit Information:

• Beds: 10 ICU and 4 PCU beds – PCU is only used in surge capacity
• Average Census: 7.3 patients per day

Minimum Experience required: 18 months to 2 years of ICU RN exp

• Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Sepsis, COPD, CHF, Chest Pain, MI, NSTEMI, Stroke, TIA, new onset cardiac arrhythmia, uncontrolled DM and DKA, minor trauma, ETOH withdrawal, ARDS, Respiratory illnesses – Flu, COVID, Client

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:2-3, acuity dependent – often will have 3 patients within assignment
  • Could be a mix of ICU and Med/Tele patients
• CNA: not available overnight; 1:10 for dayshift only

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• Stroke experience/NIH assessments, Cardiac rhythm interpretation, ART lines and CVPs, experience with critical care drips, chest tubes, PIV starts, TNK administration (if not given in ED), vent management (RT will manage settings), trach care, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc), PCA pumps, wound care, ability to complete 12-lead EKG (will do STATs)
• Medication gtt management to include: Critical care gtts (titration), Cardiac drips (titration), Heparin, blood products, IVF

Support within the Department:

• House Supervisor
• CNA – not available overnight
• Charge nurse – will be in staffing
• Phlebotomy – for any
• IV/VAT Team, only on dayshift
• RT, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
  • First call for intubation – if Hospitalist cannot intubate, CRNA is called, ED is 3rd line for intubation
• Intensivist – (1) physician that will round Mon-Fri around 6am (Night RN will provide report to him on their patients)
  • In urgent situations – VCC will be who they will contact overnight
• Bedside and Central Tele Monitoring – RNs will monitor/read tele for the unit

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips

Floating:

• Within Stanly - Med/Tele (1:4), ICU, PCU (if open), ED holds – may be a task RN or take ICU – Med/Tele holds; Behavioral Health unit (only to pass medications/charting of med pass)
• Within region and scope of practice
• Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
  • Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises
  • If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2-3 days departmental

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: at minimum, every other
• No call for Travelers
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Manager approval
• Shift times: must be clocked in before 1845, but not before 1838.
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy
  • No T-shirts
  • Undershirt must be White or Navy
  • No Crocs allowed
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Teamwork oriented; Communication is key – must be open to constructive feedback

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