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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel contract requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.

Details

• 4-bed ICU unit within a 33-bed community hospital with no trauma designation
• Patient population includes Sepsis, ARDS, GI Bleeds, DKA, Cardiac Arrest, Withdrawal, Renal Failure, and other general ICU diagnoses (excluding Cardiac Surgical)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1–2; CNA support typically at a 1:10 ratio
• Critical care procedures include management of vasopressors, insulin and sedation drips, invasive lines (arterial and CVP), chest tubes, ventilator management, blood product administration, and wound care
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, telemetry monitors, bladder scanner, and stroke cart
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating is required across regional facilities within scope of practice, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division locations

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in critical care skills: vasopressor and sedation drip management, invasive line management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, blood products, and wound care
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the home unit

Additional Information

• Orientation includes a hospital-wide NEO session followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Department support includes a 24/7 charge nurse, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, and Intensivist coverage 9a–11a with VCC coverage for remaining hours
• RN is responsible for phlebotomy; limited in-hospital phlebotomy support is available
• IV/VAT team available for additional vascular access support
• Scheduling is done on a 6-week cycle
• RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Navy scrubs required; free parking available
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered with strong ICU experience
• Candidates who have held a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible