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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 3 Trauma center, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 40-bed Intensive Care Unit with a 40-patient census
• Level 3 Trauma center, Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain Center
• Patient population includes ventilated patients, stroke and thrombectomy cases, opti-flow and BiPAP patients, overdose patients, GI bleeds, and some trauma patients
• Utilizes endotool and CRRT for select patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:1-3, with CNA support typically at 1:10
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) based on staffing needs
• Travel nurses are prioritized for floating assignments and must demonstrate flexibility across units within scope of practice
• EPIC EMR system used
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, and life flow devices
• Telemetry monitoring via hardwire monitors and travel tele boxes

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Critical care skills required including insulin, vasopressor, and sedation drip management
• Experience managing invasive lines (arterial and CVP) required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience with chest tubes, ventilator management, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients including ventilator management and invasive line care
• RN responsible for phlebotomy duties, with limited additional phlebotomy support available in the hospital
• 24/7 support available from charge nurse, respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist teams
• CNA support available for turning, feeding, ADLs, blood sugars, lab draws, and mobility assistance
• IV/VAT team available for support
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free designated parking available for staff
• Unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork across day and night shifts
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position