RN - ICU

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an experienced RN to join the ICU/Intensive Care Unit on a 13-week contract in Concord, NC. This night shift role features 12-hour shifts, region-wide floating, and a mix of base pay and weekly stipends.

You will manage ventilated patients and complex cases, collaborate with CNAs, RTs, and intensivists, and work in a Level 3 Trauma center with EPIC EMR.

Qualifications

• 2+ years ICU experience required.
• RN with BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Willing to float to multiple facilities within Region 1.
• Night shift, 12 hours, 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU-level care including ventilator management and vasoactive meds.
• Collaborate with CNAs, RTs, hospitalists and intensivists.
• Monitor telemetry and use EPIC EMR.
• Travel and float across facilities within region.

Skills

ICU experience

Ventilator management

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Education

RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV Pump

Omnicell

Phillips Monitors

Job description

RN-Registered Nurse // Intensive / Critical Care Unit ICU CCU $1,246 weekly stipends $16 - $17/hour $576.0 - $612 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 9/28/2026 13 weeks

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Title: RN - ICU

Location: Concord North Carolina 28025

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information: 1900-0700

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements: None

Weekend Rotation: EOW

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

About Facility:

• Licensed for 457 beds
• Level 3 Trauma
• Stroke center of Excellence
• Bariatric center of Excellence
• Chest Pain Center
• Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

• Beds: 40
  • Census: 40

Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years ICU experience

• Will you accept a first-time traveler: No

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Ventilated Patients, stroke and thrombectomy patients, opti-flow, Bipaps, Overdose patients, endotool, CRRT, GI bleeds, some trauma patients

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:1-3
• CNA: most times 1:10

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

• RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• General ICU skillset: Critical care gtts experience – insulin, vasopressors, sedation, management of invasive lines (ART/CVP), Cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, ventilator management, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, etc.

Support within the Department:

• CNA - Assist with turning, feeding, ADL's, blood sugars, lab draws, mobility
• No HUC/Receptionist
• Charge nurse, 24/7
• Phlebotomy – RN will be responsible; there is one person in the hospital that could be called upon
• IV/VAT Team
• RT 24/7
• Hospitalist 24/7
• Intensivist 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring - Hardwire monitors and travel tele boxes

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit specific equipment: Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, life flow

Floating:

• Travel nurses will be first to float to other nursing units and provide flexible staffing support based on patient care needs and staffing demands. They will demonstrate adaptability and clinical flexibility when floating to other units. Will take patients within scope of practice on any unit (e.g. MedSurg assignment in ICU, MedSurg holds in ED, etc.)
• 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 days departmental

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• No call required
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
• Shift times: 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free: Yes – there is designated teammate parking
• Unit Culture: Lots of teamwork on both days and night shifts

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

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