MICU Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical ICU (MICU) night shift position requiring a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:2 in the Medical ICU (MICU)
• Common patient diagnoses include sepsis, DKA, COPD, and heart failure
• Specialized procedures include central line insertion, chest tubes, arterial lines, and invasive monitoring
• Equipment includes HelloCare and Tele-ICU systems
• EMR: Epic (documentation); Pyxis (medication dispensing); SBAR (communication)
• Every other weekend required, with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per contract
• Floating may be required to the Med/Surg unit as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Self-scheduling unit

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required; license pending at time of consideration is acceptable
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of MICU or relevant RN experience required
• Proficiency in: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, blood product administration, procedural sedation, TPN/lipids, IV insulin protocols, CVP monitoring, and isolation/PPE protocols
• Experience with renal failure (acute and chronic), acute kidney injury, liver failure, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, and respiratory failure preferred
• Two manager or supervisor professional references from within the past 12 months are highly preferred; references pending at time of consideration are acceptable but required prior to start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Orientation is conducted weekly and totals 24 hours; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Pre-start modules are required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) and must also be completed annually; modules are completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible at a different rate
• Travel pairs are permitted, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Preferred experience includes CVICU, Neuro ICU, SICU, post-cardiac surgery care, thermoregulation, GI surgery, PICC line management, charge nurse experience, and community hospital experience