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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring at least 2 years of relevant experience and a NC or compact RN license, with night shift availability and strong critical care skills.

Details

• Night shift position: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• 13-week contract
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Works every other weekend with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per contract
• Floating may be required to Med/Surg as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Self-scheduling
• ICU setting managing complex, critically ill patients with diagnoses including sepsis, DKA, COPD, and heart failure
• Specialized procedures include central line insertion, chest tube management, arterial lines, and invasive monitoring
• Equipment used includes HelloCare and Tele-ICU technology
• EMR: Epic; Medication dispensing: Pyxis; Communication framework: SBAR
• 24-hour unit orientation; weekly orientation schedule

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 ICU/critical care RN experience
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Skills required: arterial line management, central line care, CVP monitoring, IV insulin protocols, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, procedural sedation, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, blood product administration, TPN/lipids, continuous IV sedation, phlebotomy, and isolation/PPE protocols
• Experience with renal conditions including acute kidney injury and chronic/acute renal failure
• Experience with pulmonary conditions including respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary edema
• Two professional manager/supervisor references from within the past 12 months are highly preferred

Additional Information

• Preferred experience includes CVICU, neuro ICU, or surgical ICU backgrounds
• Preferred skills include PICC line management, post cardiac surgery care (non-OR), thermoregulation, GI surgery, and previous charge nurse experience
• Community hospital experience is preferred
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible at a modified rate
• Former permanent, PRN, or employed staff of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Pre-start modules of approximately 8–10 hours are required and must be completed before the assignment begins; modules are completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes
• RTO of 7 days or fewer may be auto-approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are welcome; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules