ICU RN
Fayetteville, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 11 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift critical care position in a fast-paced ER Hold unit, requiring GA or compact RN licensure and 2+ years of ICU experience.

Details

• ER Hold Critical Care Inpatient Hold Unit with up to 22 beds embedded within the ED
• Mixed acuity unit caring for ICU, IMCU, and acute care patients awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Typical length of stay under 24 hours, though high census periods may extend stays beyond 24 hours
• Fast-paced environment with multiple patients receiving bed assignments simultaneously
• Patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3 based on acuity level
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:1-3
• Skills required include IV therapy, central line care/management, PICC line management, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation required
• Experience managing patients on continuous IV sedation, vasoactive drips, and cardiac drips required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition required
• Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management and IV insulin protocols required
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a mixed-acuity patient population in a high-turnover, fast-paced environment
• Maintain infection prevention practices including isolation precautions and PPE use
• Monitor and manage renal complications including acute kidney injury and pre/post hemodialysis care
• Holiday coverage required for major holidays, with specific coverage expectations based on number of holidays falling within the assignment period
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, which must be finalized prior to submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous Piedmont employees (permanent, PRN, or internal staff) must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed unable to return to a Piedmont facility must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying