Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Cornelius, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with at least two years of recent ICU experience and a compact RN license for 12-hour night shifts on a regional resource team.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU of a hospital as part of a regional float resource team
• Patient population includes all critical care diagnoses except cardiac surgical patients, such as sepsis, ARDS, GI bleeds, DKA, cardiac arrest, withdrawal, and renal failure
• Nursing ratio is 1:1-2, with CNA support most times at a 1:10 ratio
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• 12-hour night shifts (7pm–7am) with every other weekend requirement
• Mandatory floating within multiple facilities in the region based on need and within scope of practice
• Travelers may be required to float between facilities mid-shift and will remain on the clock during travel
• Daily responsibilities include critical care monitoring, titration of drips, management of ventilators, and comprehensive patient care
• Support team includes CNAs, 24/7 charge nurse, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy, and hospitalists
• Phlebotomy and some lab draws are RN responsibilities, with limited additional phlebotomy support available
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with required extension to meet contracted hours if needed
• Scrub color is navy and free parking is provided
• Not a teaching hospital, no trauma designation, and not a chest pain or currently stroke-accredited center
• Orientation includes hospital orientation and 2 days of departmental orientation
• First-time travelers are accepted with strong ICU experience

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• General ICU skillset required including experience with critical care drips, invasive lines (ART/CVP), ventilator management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, blood product administration, and wound care
• Full COVID and flu vaccination may be required
• Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN within the last year required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the assigned facility; local candidates not accepted
• Returning employees must be separated for at least one year after permanent employment at any related facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts