Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,603 per week

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
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring Epic proficiency and strong neuro-critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 29-bed Neuro ICU within a hospital setting
• Handles neurocritical cases including strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and post-op cranial procedures
• May care for off-service trauma or medical ICU patients
• RN to patient ratio is typically 1:2, with occasional 1:3 for lower acuity cases
• Shift is 1900 to 0700 with options for 36-hour workweeks
• Weekend rotation is every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Required to work 75% of holidays
• Floating to adult critical care units such as MICU, STICU, Dixon Heart, and CTICU as needed
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell med dispensing, Philips monitors, and unit-specific equipment like Artic Sun and Vigilance Monitor
• No on-call responsibilities
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including 24/7 RT, intensivists, NPs/PAs, PT/OT/ST, and pharmacy support
• Must be comfortable with nurse-drawn phlebotomy and supervising unlicensed personnel as needed
• Two-day departmental orientation provided, with onboarding tailored to experience
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Free parking available on site
• Team-oriented unit culture with strong retention focus
• Manager approval required for requested time off

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of adult ICU experience
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Competency in neuro-critical care, including management of EVD/ICP monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive drips, tracheostomy care, and central line maintenance
• Previous travel assignment of at least 13 weeks must be completed
• Ability to manage CRRT if competent

Benefits

• 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
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-612260. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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