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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced travel RN for an ICU position at a Level 3 Trauma, Stroke and Bariatric Center of Excellence requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and a NC or compact RN license.
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40-bed ICU within a 457-bed hospital designated as a Level 3 Trauma Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Chest Pain Center
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Patient population includes ventilated patients, stroke and thrombectomy patients, opti-flow and BiPAP patients, overdose patients, CRRT, GI bleeds, and some trauma patients
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Patient ratio of 1:1–3
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12-hour day shifts (0700–1900), 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call requirements
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Floating required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH — peds only); must be agreeable to floating to all facilities in the region as needed
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EMR: Epic
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, and life flow
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency in critical care drips including insulin, vasopressors, and sedation
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Experience managing invasive lines (arterial lines and CVP), cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, ventilator management, blood product administration, and wound care
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A professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year is required for consideration
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Department support includes CNAs, a 24/7 charge nurse, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and intensivist 24/7; no HUC/receptionist on unit
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RNs are responsible for phlebotomy; limited phlebotomy support is available within the hospital
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Telemetry monitoring via hardwire monitors and travel tele boxes
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Orientation includes facility NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
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Navy scrubs required
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Free designated parking available on-site
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Unit is described as having a strong teamwork culture on both day and night shifts
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Former employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being considered
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
