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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a weekend ICU position at a Level 3 Trauma and Stroke Center of Excellence, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active NC or compact RN license.
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40-bed ICU unit at a 457-bed Level 3 Trauma, 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, BiPAP, overdose, CRRT, GI bleeds, and trauma cases
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Patient ratio of 1:1–3
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Specialized procedures and equipment include Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, and LifeFlow
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EMR: Epic; IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
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12-hour day shifts (0700–1900), 36 hours per week
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This is a weekend-only position — traveler will work every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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Floating required within the region and scope of practice, which may include Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH — peds only); candidates must be agreeable to floating or should not apply
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No on-call or call-back requirements
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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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, CVP), cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, ventilator management, blood product administration, and wound care
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Epic EMR experience
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Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth 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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Work history must include hospital name, location, number of beds, trauma level, teaching hospital status, and EMR/charting system used
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Unit support includes CNAs, a charge nurse 24/7, Respiratory Therapy 24/7, Hospitalist 24/7, Intensivist 24/7, and an IV/VAT team; phlebotomy is primarily the RN's responsibility
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Hardwired monitors and travel telemetry boxes are available on the unit
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Orientation includes facility NEO plus 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; time off that affects contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
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Navy scrubs required
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Permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being considered
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
