Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU night shift position in Monroe, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 14-bed Medical ICU unit within a 174-bed community hospital designated as a Stroke Center
• Adult ICU patient population with diagnoses including sepsis, DKA, stroke, CIWA, respiratory/kidney/liver failure, GI bleeds, surgical patients, CHF, and COPD — no cardiothoracic or high-level neuro surgeries
• Patient ratios of 1:2–3 depending on staffing
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend rotation: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling cycle (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday eligible)
• Floating may occur to other areas for ICU or PCU patients; MedSurg float is possible but not typical; travelers float in rotation with staff
• No on-call or callback requirements
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Experience with vented patients, tracheostomies, chest tubes, critical drip management, central line maintenance, arterial lines, wound care, wound vacs, drains, cardiac rhythm interpretation, PIV starts, and NG tube insertion/maintenance
• One professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Brief orientation includes facility NEO followed by 2 unit orientation shifts
• Night shift support includes 1 CNA (who also covers HUC duties), a charge RN (part of Rapid Response/Code Team), remote triage RN with camera monitoring and access to a remote physician, anesthesia available for central line placements, RT 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and a virtual intensivist overnight
• Phlebotomy is available 24/7, though ICU nurses draw their own labs; PICC Team available during day shifts
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved per contract
• Holiday coverage expected for 50% of holidays during the contract
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free on-site parking available
• Candidates must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Former employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated from a permanent position for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply