Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

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401k with match

Health benefits from Day 1

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment in Lexington, NC. Requires 2+ years ICU experience, NC or compact RN license, and NIHSS certification. Night shift, 36 hours per week, 13 weeks with start date Sep 28, 2026.

On-site at Magnet Hospital with 16-bed ICU and ARDS/sepsis patient care. Role includes nursing leadership to newer graduates, interdisciplinary collaboration, and use of EPIC EMR and hospital equipment.

Qualifications

• Active NC or compact RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience required.
• Minimum 12 months core ICU experience, most recent within last year.
• Arterial line management, vasoactive titration, ventilator management and weaning.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year.
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU and IMC patients.
• Mentor newer graduate nurses on night shifts.
• Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell and GE monitors.
• Support ICU care in a high-acuity environment including ARDS, sepsis, COPD, DKA and stroke cases.

Skills

ICU Nursing

RN License

NIHSS Certification

EPIC EMR

Tools

EPIC EMR

GE Monitors

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Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

Lexington, North Carolina

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Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Posted 4 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience, NC or compact RN license, and NIHSS certification.

Details

• 16-bed ICU within a critical care unit at a stroke center (primary) and teaching hospital system
• 96 licensed beds facility-wide with an average daily census of 10 patients in the ICU
• MICU‑type patient population including ARDS, sepsis, COPD, DKA, and stroke cases
• RN to patient ratio of 2:1 for ICU patients and 3:1 for IMC patients
• CNA support typically 1, sometimes 2 per shift
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call‑back requirements
• Floating required to Med Surg (4:1 ratio) and available as a resource to the ED with no assignment
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• Unit‑specific equipment includes Bair Hugger, Verathon Bladder Scanner, and Blanketrol machine
• Charge nurse, resource nurse, phlebotomy, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist support available on the unit

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in ICU specialty required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skilled in arterial line management, vasoactive medication titration, ventilator management and weaning, and chest tube management
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year 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 to ICU and IMC patients requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions
• Work alongside a unit culture of newer graduate nurses on nights, providing mentorship and clinical guidance
• Facility‑provided orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Free on‑site parking available
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 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 employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before reapplying

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$1,930/wk

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,764 - $1,930. The weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, reflects the lower end of this range for local candidates and higher end of this range for travel candidates. Weekly travel pay includes tax‑free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer‑paid taxes and related costs.

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