ICU RN
Chapel Hill, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU float pool position at an academic medical center in Chapel Hill, NC, requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience and active NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Cardiothoracic ICU float pool position within an academic medical center inpatient setting
• As part of the ICU float pool, nurses may be assigned to any ICU unit based on need, including Surgical, Neuro, Medicine, Cardiac, Cardiovascular, and Burn Center ICUs
• May also float to stepdown units as needed
• Patient ratios are generally 1:1, with a maximum of 1:3; stepdown assignments carry a 1:3 ratio
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• 48-hour weeks may be offered
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact RN license recognized in NC
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing program required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, and complex patient care across ICU and stepdown settings
• Expected to advocate for patients and families and address cultural and ethnic considerations in care planning
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday (EOH)
• BSN or MSN is preferred but not required