Medical ICU RN
Albemarle, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical ICU position in Albemarle, NC, requiring 18 months to 2 years of ICU experience and the ability to float across a regional hospital network.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Medical ICU in a 109-bed community hospital designated as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center (no trauma designation, non-teaching)
• 10-bed ICU unit with an average daily census of 7.3 patients; 4 PCU beds used for surge capacity only
• Patient population includes sepsis, COPD, CHF, MI, NSTEMI, stroke/TIA, cardiac arrhythmias, DKA, ARDS, ETOH withdrawal, and respiratory illnesses
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:2–3 (acuity dependent); patients may be a mix of ICU and Med/Tele
• CNA support is not available on night shift
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Weekend rotation required at minimum every other weekend
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required within the unit (Med/Tele, PCU, ED holds, Behavioral Health for med pass only) and across the regional network (Region 1: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH pediatrics)

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of ICU RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Stroke experience and NIH stroke scale assessment proficiency required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and 12-lead EKG skills required
• Experience with arterial lines, CVPs, and critical care drips (titration of cardiac and vasopressor drips, heparin, blood products)
• Proficiency with vent management (RT manages settings), chest tubes, trach care, NGT/PEG tube placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)
• Experience with TNK administration, PCA pumps, and PIV starts required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (local candidates not accepted)
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• RNs are responsible for monitoring and interpreting telemetry for the unit (bedside and central tele monitoring)
• Night shift nurses provide direct report to the Intensivist during early morning rounds (approx. 6 AM Mon–Fri); VCC is the overnight contact for urgent situations
• Intubation support hierarchy: Hospitalist → CRNA → ED
• RT available 24/7; Hospitalist available 24/7; IV/VAT team and CNA support available on day shift only
• Orientation includes hospital NEO plus 2–3 days of departmental orientation
• Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle; RTO requires manager approval
• Scrub color is navy; undershirts must be white or navy; no t-shirts or Crocs
• Unit culture is teamwork-oriented with an emphasis on open communication and receptiveness to constructive feedback
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply