ICU Registered Nurse
Oxford, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Oxford, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse
• Unit: 27-bed combined medical and surgical unit (general surgery, orthopedics, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, general illness)
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: Typically 5 patients per nurse
• Support staff: Usually 3 aides and a unit secretary
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling model, every other weekend, 4-week schedule cycle
• Orientation: Typically 3 shifts (1 general hospital orientation + 2 unit-specific shifts)
• EMR System: MEDITECH (experience preferred but not required)
• Float Policy: Occasional floating to ICU or overflow units as needed

Requirements

• Licensure: Current RN license in North Carolina
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA preferred) - Required prior to start and must be current
  • ACLS (AHA preferred) - Required prior to start and must be current
• Skills: IV start required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
  • Prior travel experience preferred (not strictly required)

Patient Population

• General surgery
• Orthopedics
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Diabetes
• Sepsis
• General medical illnesses

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check: 7-year criminal history, education verification, and other standard screenings
• Health documents:

  • Physical exam (initial and annual)
  • Immunizations and titers (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, TB test) or acceptable declinations
  • Drug screening (9-panel, within last 12 months)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Competency exams and orientation safety acknowledgments required

Additional Notes

• Some weekend and holiday shifts required
• Facility offers online training modules through a learning management system
• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Facility-specific exemption forms required for flu vaccine religious or medical exemptions

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a supportive team environment and a manageable patient load.