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

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse

Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• No block scheduling available
• Float to Emergency Room (ER), Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), Telemetry/Med-Surg as needed
• Includes weekends and holidays
• No on-call required
• Patient Ratios:

  • ICU: 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 depending on acuity
  • IMCU: 5:1
• ICU patient population includes adults with conditions such as renal failure, shock, overdose, alcohol withdrawal, pulmonary edema, sepsis, acute renal failure, acute obstetrics stabilization, and post-surgical critical care
• Pediatric patients may be treated in the adult ICU as there is no dedicated pediatric ICU

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work within a 50-mile radius (no local candidates within this radius accepted)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and drug screening required
• Health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations/vaccinations including Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination (or approved exemption during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof or declination form if unvaccinated
• Facility-specific documents and attestations must be completed and signed prior to start, including confidentiality, code of conduct, vehicle registration, and communication standards
• Orientation includes completion of LMS modules and possible on-site training for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) for ER nurses

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• No call responsibilities
• Float assignments may require flexibility across multiple units

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel contract with night shift availability and a diverse critical care patient population.