Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,017 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title- RN - ICU

Location- Charlotte NC

Shift Nights 3x12

Epic required

2 years of ICU Experience required

Required certification

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

RN License 

● About Facility:
o 874 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Level 1 Pediatric Trauma attached – Levine Children's Hospital
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
o Magnet Designation
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 29
▪ Census? Average patients/day? 29
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years in Adult ICU
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Must have completed at least (1) 13-week assignment
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Neuro ICU to include but not limited to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injuries, seizures/status epilepticus, spinal cord injuries, EVD drains/ICP monitoring, post op Crani's (straight from OR), IR (straight from procedure), TNK patients – 50% of administrations will be done on the unit vs. ED
o Some off-service Trauma or Medical ICU patients
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:2; sometimes will be tripled, if patients have downgrade orders
o CNA – not consistently staffed on this unit
● Required Certifications:
o BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
● Skills required:
o Epic experience is required
o Management of external ventricular drains (EVD), intracranial pressure monitoring, Ventilator Management, Management to vasoactive drips, tracheostomy care, central line maintenance, post monitor TNK and IR
o CRRT is sometimes seen, and traveler could take this if competent
● Support within the Department:
o Supervisor
o Stroke Response Nurse
o Clinical Educator
o Charge nurse: free floating
o Phlebotomy: Nurse Draw
o RT 24/7: Yes
o Intensivist, 24/7: Yes, NP or PA is in-house for any emergency as part of the Neurocritical Care Team
o Pharmacist – shared pharmacy team after 2300
o PT/OT/ST – 7 days a week
o Case Management/Social Work
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Epic - Required
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Philips
o Unit specific equipment: Artic Sun (Targeted Temperature Management) - occasionally, Vigilance Monitor, CRRT, ICP Monitoring/EVD drains
● Floating: If yes, where?
o Adult Critical care units, as needed (MICU, STICU, Dixon Heart, CTICU)
o PCU 1:3 max ratio
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental – dependent on skillset and comfort level
● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other (Fri/Sat/Sun)
o On call? If so, what is that schedule? No call
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
o RTO: Manager approval
o Shift times: 1845 - 0715
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy Blue
o Parking: Free? Yes
o Unit Culture: Teamwork oriented; retention focused

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.