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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel contract requiring 2+ years of critical care experience, Epic proficiency, and a willingness to float across multiple regional facilities.

Responsibilities

• 4-bed ICU unit in a non-trauma, non-teaching community hospital setting
• Patient population includes sepsis, ARDS, GI bleeds, DKA, cardiac arrest, withdrawal, renal failure, and other general critical care diagnoses (no cardiac surgical patients)
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:1–2; CNA support available with an approximate ratio of 1:10
• Critical care procedures include management of vasoactive and sedation drips, invasive line management (arterial lines and CVP), ventilator management, chest tubes, cardiac rhythm interpretation, 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, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required to all facilities within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH pediatrics) within scope of practice — candidates not willing to float to these facilities should not apply
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• RNs are responsible for phlebotomy; a hospital phlebotomist may be available on request
• Department support includes 24/7 charge nurse coverage, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist coverage 9:00 AM–11:00 AM with VCC coverage for remaining hours, and an IV/VAT team; no HUC or unit receptionist
• Orientation includes facility new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scheduling is managed on a 6-week cycle
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers are not preferred but may be considered with strong ICU experience

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• General critical care skillset required: vasoactive and sedation drip management, invasive line management, ventilator management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube care, blood product administration, and wound care
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the home unit (locals not accepted)
• 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 required for consideration

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