IMC Registered Nurse
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IMC (Intermediate Care) position specializing in neurological and medical intermediate patients, requiring telemetry skills and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Details

• Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) within a hospital setting, focused on neurological and medical intermediate patient populations
• Patient ratio of 1:4 with a maximum unit census of 24 patients
• Required skills include telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, IV starts, and drip management
• Uses Epic (EMR), Pyxis (medication dispensing), and SBAR communication framework
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Schedule is built to fill unit gaps per unit needs; 36- or 48-hour work weeks available
• 3 weekends every 6 weeks, totaling 6 weekend shifts (Saturday and/or Sunday)
• Floating required to other intermediate care areas as well as critical care
• Contract length is 13 weeks minimum, with extensions up to 26 weeks available

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license (may be pending at time of application)
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; neuro experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with telemetry, ventilators, IV insertion, and drip management
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years (pending at submission is acceptable, but required prior to start)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• Orientation consists of 32 hours total: one 8-hour computer/classroom session plus two on-unit orientation shifts
• Pre-start modules (approximately 8–10 hours) must be completed before the assignment begins and annually thereafter
• Candidates who have previously worked for Novant Health or New Hanover as permanent, PRN, or EP staff must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Candidate must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Scrub color requirement: any combination of navy blue and white
• Travel pairs are permitted; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Preferred certifications include CCRN, TNCC, and CPI
• Preferred skills include triage, ICP monitoring, conscious sedation, and charge nurse experience
• Strong teamwork approach and adherence to the facility's call-off policy are strictly required