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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a Level 3 Trauma and Stroke Center of Excellence, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and willingness to float within a regional health system.
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Work setting is a 40-bed ICU within a 457-bed acute care 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, optiflow and BiPAP patients, overdose patients, CRRT, GI bleeds, and some trauma patients
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Patient ratio is 1:1–3
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Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
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EMR is Epic; experience with Epic is expected
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IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips; unit-specific equipment includes Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, and life flow
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Floating is required within Region 1 (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) — do not apply if unwilling to float to all facilities in the region
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Holiday coverage expected for 75% of assigned holidays
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Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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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 with critical care drips including insulin, vasopressors, and sedation
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Experience managing invasive lines (arterial lines, CVP), ventilators, chest tubes, cardiac rhythm interpretation, blood products, and wound care
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
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Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
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Department support includes CNAs (turning, ADLs, lab draws), charge nurse 24/7, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalist and intensivist 24/7, and an IV/VAT team; RNs are responsible for phlebotomy with limited hospital-wide support available
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Telemetry monitoring via hardwire monitors and travel tele boxes
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Orientation includes facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; contracted hours must still be met
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Navy scrubs are required
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Free designated parking is available on-site
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Unit culture is described as highly collaborative across both day and night shifts
