Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for night shifts in North Carolina. The role requires 2+ years of ICU experience and an active NC or Compact RN license, with BLS, ACLS and NIHSS certifications.

EPIC EMR experience is preferred, and candidates should be prepared for a 12-hour night schedule with weekend rotation. The position involves caring for ICU patients in a 16-bed unit within a 96-bed teaching hospital that serves as a primary stroke center.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Manage 16-bed ICU within a 96-bed teaching hospital.
• Handle ARDS, sepsis, COPD, DKA, and stroke cases.
• Maintain ICU RN to patient ratio of 2:1; IMC ratio 3:1.
• CNA support typically 1–2 per shift.
• Work 12-hour night shifts (19:00–07:00), 36 hours/week.
• Every other weekend rotation; no on-call required.
• Floating to Med Surg or ED as needed.
• EPIC EMR used in daily tasks.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

NC or Compact RN licensure

BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty within the last year
• Skilled in arterial line management, vasoactive medication titration, ventilator management and weaning, and chest tube management
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• 16-bed ICU within a 96-bed teaching hospital that is a primary stroke center
• Average daily census of 10 patients with MICU-type diagnoses 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 1, sometimes 2 per shift
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) at 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to Med Surg (4:1 ratio) or ED as a resource without direct assignment
• EPIC EMR used
• Provide critical care nursing support including strong critical thinking skills in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Work alongside a unit culture with many eager new grad nurses on nights who benefit from experienced mentorship
• 24/7 support available from RT, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Charge nurse, resource nurse, and phlebotomy support available on the unit
• Unit-specific equipment includes Bair Hugger, Verathon Bladder Scanner, and Blanketrol machine
• Orientation includes facility-wide NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• Travelers will work approximately 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers considered with strong ICU experience
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs