MICU RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with critical care experience for a 13-week night shift contract requiring NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Medical Intensive Care Unit within a 337-bed hospital that is a Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• 30-bed unit with an average census of 26
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• RN to patient ratio of 1:1-2
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call back requirements
• Floating required within Region 2 facilities (Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital) as needed and within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Unit equipped with Rover communication devices, Hoyer lifts, gait belts, and an activity closet for confused patients
• Treats a wide range of diagnoses excluding Cardiac Surgical cases such as sepsis, ARDS, GI bleeds, DKA, cardiac arrest, withdrawal, and renal failure

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Critical care experience with IV drips including insulin, vasopressors, and sedation
• Experience managing invasive lines (arterial and CVP)
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, ventilator management, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients, including line management, ventilator care, and medication administration
• Supported by CNAs, charge nurse, clinical supervisor, 24/7 phlebotomy and IV/VAT teams, dedicated pharmacist, case managers, clinical nurse specialist, 24/7 respiratory therapy, nurse educator, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage
• Intensivist coverage available until midnight, with virtual/on-call critical care physician support overnight
• No remote tele-monitoring; staff and charge nurse are responsible for reading and posting telemetry every shift
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking provided
• Unit culture described as teamwork and family-oriented
• 75% holiday coverage required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working in a permanent position