Travel Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:

• General ICU skillset required: critical care gtts experience including insulin, vasopressors, and sedation; management of invasive lines (ART/CVP); cardiac rhythm interpretation; chest tubes; ventilator management; blood products; and wound care/dressing changes.

Unit Details:

• Patient population includes ventilated patients, stroke and thrombectomy patients, Opti-flow, BiPAP, overdose patients, EndoTool, CRRT, GI bleeds, and some trauma patients.
• CNA support available for turning, feeding, ADLs, blood sugars, lab draws, and mobility.
• RN is responsible for phlebotomy; limited hospital backup is available.
• No HUC/receptionist on the unit.
• Charge nurse, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist available 24/7; IV/VAT team available.
• Telemetry monitoring uses hardwire monitors and travel tele boxes.
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell, Phillips monitors, Arctic Sun, Hemosphere, Belmont rapid transfuser, and Life Flow.
• Free parking - there is designated teammate parking

Special Requests:

• Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays; time must be added to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Weekend position: every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• No call required.
• Travelers will work 75% of holidays.

Floating Requirements:

• Will be required to float within Region 1 as needed, within scope of practice: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH - peds only). If floating mid-shift, traveler will remain on the clock for travel time between facilities.

Required Credentials:

• ASN / BSN