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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical ICU position in Albemarle, NC, requiring 18 months to 2 years of ICU experience and the ability to float across a regional hospital network.
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12-hour night shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
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Medical ICU in a 109-bed community hospital designated as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center (no trauma designation, non-teaching)
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10-bed ICU unit with an average daily census of 7.3 patients; 4 PCU beds used for surge capacity only
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Patient population includes sepsis, COPD, CHF, MI, NSTEMI, stroke/TIA, cardiac arrhythmias, DKA, ARDS, ETOH withdrawal, and respiratory illnesses
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:2–3 (acuity dependent); patients may be a mix of ICU and Med/Tele
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CNA support is not available on night shift
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
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Weekend rotation required at minimum every other weekend
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Floating required within the unit (Med/Tele, PCU, ED holds, Behavioral Health for med pass only) and across the regional network (Region 1: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH pediatrics)
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Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 18 months to 2 years of ICU RN experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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Stroke experience and NIH stroke scale assessment proficiency required
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Cardiac rhythm interpretation and 12-lead EKG skills required
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Experience with arterial lines, CVPs, and critical care drips (titration of cardiac and vasopressor drips, heparin, blood products)
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Proficiency with vent management (RT manages settings), chest tubes, trach care, NGT/PEG tube placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)
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Experience with TNK administration, PCA pumps, and PIV starts required
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (local candidates not accepted)
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At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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RNs are responsible for monitoring and interpreting telemetry for the unit (bedside and central tele monitoring)
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Night shift nurses provide direct report to the Intensivist during early morning rounds (approx. 6 AM Mon–Fri); VCC is the overnight contact for urgent situations
Intubation support hierarchy: Hospitalist CRNA- ED
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RT available 24/7; Hospitalist available 24/7; IV/VAT team and CNA support available on day shift only
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Orientation includes hospital NEO plus 2–3 days of departmental orientation
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Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
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Scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle; RTO requires manager approval
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Scrub color is navy; undershirts must be white or navy; no t-shirts or Crocs
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Unit culture is teamwork-oriented with an emphasis on open communication and receptiveness to constructive feedback
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
