Travel RN - ICU

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Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 4 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 12, 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.

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 3 Trauma center, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

• Work in a 40-bed Intensive Care Unit with a 40-patient census
• Level 3 Trauma center, Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain Center
• Patient population includes ventilated patients, stroke and thrombectomy cases, opti-flow and BiPAP patients, overdose patients, GI bleeds, and some trauma patients
• Utilizes endotool and CRRT for select patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:1-3, with CNA support typically at 1:10
• 12-hour night shift schedule ), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) based on staffing needs
• Travel nurses are prioritized for floating assignments and must demonstrate flexibility across units within scope of practice
• EPIC EMR system used
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, and life flow devices
• Telemetry monitoring via hardwire monitors and travel tele boxes

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Critical care skills required including insulin, vasopressor, and sedation drip management
• Experience managing invasive lines (arterial and CVP) required
• Experience with chest tubes, ventilator management, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

• Provide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients including ventilator management and invasive line care
• RN responsible for phlebotomy duties, with limited additional phlebotomy support available in the hospital
• 24/7 support available from charge nurse, respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist teams
• CNA support available for turning, feeding, ADLs, blood sugars, lab draws, and mobility assistance
• IV/VAT team available for support
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free designated parking available for staff
• Unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork across day and night shifts
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

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

$1,930/wk

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.

Facility

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