What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - ICU position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intensive Care Unit position requiring at least one year of nursing experience and a compact or NC RN license.
Details
- 16-bed adult ICU managing critical illness, ventilated patients, and post-op care
- Patient ratio of 1:2 with average length of stay of 3-7 days
- Rotating day and night shift schedule on a 6-week cycle, typically 3 weeks days and 3 weeks nights
- 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly
- 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
- May be scheduled on holidays based on unit need
- May be placed on standby call once per pay period
Requirements
- Active RN license in North Carolina or compact license
- Minimum one year of nursing experience required
- Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN required; BSN or MSN preferred
- BLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
- ACLS and NIHSS certifications required
- CPI-B certification required
- Experience with point of care testing
- Strong skills in care of patients with complex medical problems
Additional Information
- Provide direct clinical nursing care using the nursing process in a collaborative ICU setting
- Participate in discharge planning and multidisciplinary care coordination
- Engage in performance improvement activities and unit goal achievement
- Opportunities for professional growth through clinical ladder and development programs
- Reports to the Nurse Manager/Director
- Local candidates accepted at a local rate
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan