ICU RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a dedicated rapid response role requiring 5+ years of ICU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Critical Care Service Line unit within a Level II trauma center hospital
• Rapid response team role covering the entire facility rather than a dedicated patient assignment
• Works alongside one core staff member across the house
• Two staff members scheduled per shift, 24/7 coverage
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• 13-week assignment
• Rotating weekend requirement with no on-call responsibilities
• Floating required throughout the facility based on job role

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current certifications: ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• More than 5 years of ICU experience required
• Dedicated rapid response experience highly recommended
• Medical ICU or ED background preferred
• Experience with cardiac arrest, targeted temperature management (TTM), and post-resuscitation care
• Experience with trauma, stroke, and STEMI work-ups
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)

Additional Information

• Responsible for responding to rapid response calls throughout the facility
• Works collaboratively with core unit staff to support patients in crisis
• Compassionate personality and strong teamwork skills preferred
• Scrub attire required in royal blue or house scrubs
• Located at a Level II trauma center that is also home to a Level III NICU and children's hospital
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet the required ICU experience