Travel MICU ICU RN - $2,090 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Medical Intensive Care Unit with 30 beds and an average census of 26
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• RN patient ratio of 1:1-2 for both day and night shifts
• Patient population includes sepsis, ARDS, GI bleeds, DKA, cardiac arrest, withdrawal, and renal failure cases (excludes cardiac surgical patients)
• EMR: Epic
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Floating required within Region 2 facilities (Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, CMC Main, CMC Mercy, Levine Children's Hospital) as needed within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Critical care experience required, including insulin, vasopressor, and sedation drips
• Experience managing invasive lines (arterial and CVP) required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience with chest tubes, ventilator management, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Unit supported by CNAs, charge nurse, clinical supervisor, dedicated pharmacist, case managers, nurse educator, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7 for nebulizer treatments
• Phlebotomy and IV/VAT teams available 24/7
• Intensivist coverage until midnight, with virtual/on-call critical care MD coverage overnight
• Unit culture described as teamwork and family-oriented
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available on-site
• Orientation includes new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles outside the home unit; local candidates are not accepted
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-781729. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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