Excite Health Partners 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: 12/29/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
Facility: CMC Main: Nursing
Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift (36 hours/week)
Start Date: December 29, 2025
Assignment Length: 13 weeks (through March 31, 2026)
Job Description:
Join our prestigious Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital, equipped with 874 licensed beds and recognized for excellence in patient care. As an ICU RN on the Resource Team, you'll provide critical care for a variety of patients, including those with stroke, heart failure, respiratory illnesses, surgical trauma, SCI, and more. You will work in a fast-paced environment that requires expertise in various high-acuity situations, utilizing advanced equipment and protocols. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a Magnet-designated facility that prioritizes innovation and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional nursing care to critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting.
- Manage complex patient cases involving ventilators, vasoactive drips, insulin infusions, chest tubes, and other critical procedures.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient statuses, and respond swiftly to emergencies.
- Administer medications including IV drips, blood products, and fluids while following strict protocols.
- Provide specialized procedures such as trach care, chest tube management, IV start, and NG placement.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, RTs, residents, and ancillary staff.
- Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records (EPIC) and ensure compliance with hospital policies.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Licenses & Certifications (Required):
- Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of North Carolina
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale certification (Resource Team requirement)
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, preferably in a Resource Team/critical care setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, and high-flow oxygen therapy.
- Comfort working with vasoactive drips, insulin, and other IV medications.
- Ability to handle diverse patient populations with complex diagnoses such as stroke, respiratory failure, trauma, and GI disorders.
- Skilled in advanced procedures including chest tubes, trach care, PCA pump management, and NG tube management.
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Experience with EMR systems (EPIC) and hospital equipment such as IV pumps (Alaris) and monitors (Phillips).
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree preferred.
- Experience working in Level I trauma centers or teaching hospitals highly desirable.
- Prior experience in high-acuity Stepdown or ICU units similar to a low acuity STICU.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to float within the South Charlotte region (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Central Division) as needed, with travel time compensated if floating mid-shift.
- Ability to work 4 shifts per week, every other weekend rotation, with no on-call requirement but working approximately 75% of holidays.
- Must wear navy scrubs and have reliable transportation—free parking available.
Benefits & Opportunities:
- Competitive weekly stipend of $1,432.81 and taxable pay of $2,356.25.
- ASAP start with placement through March 31, 2026, offering stability and consistent schedule.
- Gain experience in a Magnet-designated facility, advancing your career in critical care nursing.
- Supportive team environment with 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist, RT, and ancillary staff.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to work at a leading hospital committed to excellence and innovation in patient care. Expand your expertise, enhance your skill set, and make a difference when it matters most.
Ready to take your critical care nursing career to the next level? Apply now to join our dedicated team in Charlotte!
Excite Health Partners Job ID #191362. 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: ICU RN
About Excite Health Partners
For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Company provided housing options
