Skip to main content

About the role

Travel RN - ICUAmerican Traveler Lexington, North Carolina, United States Position ID: P-769326 Position status: On Hold
Assignment type: travel
Shift: NightsLength (weeks): 13
Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z$2,059.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description: American Traveler is hiring an RN - ICU with 2+ years of ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure for a 12-hour night shift position in a critical care unit. Details16-bed ICU with an average daily census of 10 Treats MICU-type patients including ARDS, sepsis, COPD, DKA, and strokeRN to patient ratio of 2:1 for ICU patients and 3:1 for IMC patientsCNA support typically available, with 1-2 assisting the unit12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week Every other weekend rotation required Floating required to Med Surg (4:1 ratio) and ED as a resource (no assignment) No on-call or call-back requirements Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and GE monitors Unit-specific equipment includes Bair Hugger, Verathon Bladder Scanner, and Blanketrol machine
Requirements:
  • Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of ICU experience requiredMinimum 12 months of core specialty experience within the last year required
  • Skilled in arterial line management, vasoactive medication titration, ventilator management and weaning, and chest tube management
  • Strong critical thinking skills required
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • One professional reference dated within the last year required from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RNLast 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information:
  • Provide critical care nursing support in a fast-paced ICU environment
  • Assist and mentor newer nursing staff, as the unit has many new graduate nurses on nights24/7 respiratory therapy, intensivist, and hospitalist support available
  • Charge nurse and resource nurse support available on the unit
  • Phlebotomy support available; PICC team available during partial hours
  • Royal blue scrub color required
  • Free parking provided
  • Orientation includes general facility orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
  • Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
  • First-time travelers considered if they have strong ICU experience
  • Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
  • Previous AHSE employees must be separated from any permanent position for at least 1 year before eligibility

Matching similar jobs

JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$2,059.00/week

Experience level

Senior

Location

Lexington, NC

Occupation

Critical Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

Tired of running searches?

Rank the roles you'd take once, and matches like these arrive on their own.

CREATE PROFILE (opens in a new tab)