Travel IMC Registered Nurse
9 days ago
Charlotte
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Intermediate Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 04/13/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: Apr 13, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Hospital-based Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) specializing in neurological and medical intermediate patients, • Patient population includes neurological sub-specialties (CVA, TBI, craniotomy, aneurysm repair, spinal cord injury, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders) alongside general medical intermediate cases, • Patient ratio of 1:3-4 on both day and night shifts, • Unit capacity of 24 beds, • Night shift schedule: 12-hour nights, 18:45–07:15, • 36- or 48-hour work weeks available, • Floating required to other intermediate areas (6A, 5A PCTU, 5C Cardiac Intermediate) as well as critical care (ICU/Stepdown), • Minimum of 3 weekend shifts required every six weeks, • Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework, • Contract length of 13–26 weeksRequirements, • Active NC or compact RN license required, • Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; neuro experience strongly preferred, • Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and Telemetry experience required, • Cardiac monitoring skills required: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, and Rapid Response/Code team activation, • Cardiovascular skills required: TR Band, • Endocrine/metabolic skills required: IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips, • GI skills required: feeding tube care and management, • GU/renal skills required: continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and pre/post hemodialysis management, • IV therapy skills required: blood product administration, central line care and management, PICC line management, peripheral line care, and IV insertion, • Medication skills required: Heparin protocols, PCA, thrombolytic agents, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips (including Levophed), • Neurological skills required: management of aneurysms and repair, craniotomy, CVA, intracranial bleeds, lumbar drains, post-TPA care, pre/post neurosurgery, seizure disorders, spinal cord injury, substance withdrawal, and TBI, • Respiratory skills required: ventilated patient care, chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care, and oxygen delivery systems, • Additional skills required: wound care/wound vac, surgical drains, and isolation precautions/PPE, • Preferred certifications: CCRN, TNCC, and CPI, • Preferred skills: triage, ICP monitoring, conscious sedation, and charge nurse experienceAdditional Information, • First-time travelers will not be considered for this position, • Local candidates are accepted, • Orientation consists of 32 hours total: an 8-hour computer class plus two on-unit orientation shifts following initial hospital orientation, • Must pass an EKG test prior to start, • Scrubs must be any combination of navy blue and white, • RTO (time off) requests after booking are not permitted and cannot be negotiated once on the unit; call-off policy is strictly enforced With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.