Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
9 hours ago
Charlotte
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/13/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 48 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Position is in a 29-bed Neuro ICU within a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital, • Cares for neurological and trauma patient populations including ischemic/hemorrhagic strokes, TBI, seizures, spinal cord injuries, and post-op cranial surgery cases, • Typical patient ratio is 1:2, with occasional 1:3 if patients are downgraded, • Shift is night, 1845-0715, 36-hour options, with every other weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) required, • No on-call required, • Float required to adult critical care units (MICU, STICU, Dixon Heart, CTICU) and PCU (max 1:3 ratio), • Patients may require advanced monitoring and interventions including EVDs/ICP monitoring, CRRT, and vasoactive drips, • Uses Epic EMR (experience required), Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell, and Philips monitors, • Daily duties include neurologic assessment, advanced monitoring, management of critical drips, and close care coordination with a multidisciplinary team, • Department support includes a supervisor, charge nurse, stroke response nurse, clinical educator, intensivists, 24/7 RT, pharmacy, PT/OT/ST, and case management, • Orientation includes hospital NEO and two days of unit-based, skill-dependent training, • Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays and every other weekend, • Navy blue scrubs required, • Free parking provided, • Unit culture is teamwork oriented and retention focused, • Manager approval required for RTO\n \n Requirements\n, • Active NC or compact state RN license, • Minimum 2 years recent experience in Adult ICU and completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment, • Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, • Proficiency with Epic EMR and management of neuro/critical care equipment such as EVD, ICP monitoring, ventilators, and CRRT, • Must meet physical demands required for bedside neuro ICU care\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy 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.