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Lamb Company, Inc

*Travel Assignment* RN - ICU - $60.14/hr 13wk

Lamb Company, Inc, Albemarle, North Carolina, us, 28002

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Travel Assignment RN - ICU - $60.14/hr 13wk Travel Nurse, 13‑week assignment in Albemarle, NC. 13 weeks on call, rotating, 75% of holidays. 3 weeks ago posted.

Not a teaching hospital – no residents or students.

Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

Beds: 10 ICU and 4 PCU (PCU used only for surge capacity).

Location: 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC 28001 – 109 licensed beds.

Average census: 7.3 patients/day.

First‑time traveler? Yes.

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses

Sepsis, COPD, CHF, chest pain, MI, NSTEMI.

Stroke, TIA, new‑onset arrhythmias, uncontrolled DM & DKA.

Minor trauma, ethanol withdrawal, ARDS, respiratory illnesses (flu, COVID, PNA).

Hybrid ICU and Med/Telemetry mix possible.

Patient Ratios

RN: 1:2‑3, acuity dependent – often 3 patients per assignment.

CNA unavailable overnight; 1:10 for dayshifts.

Required Knowledge/Certifications

BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.

Stroke experience / NIH assessments.

Cardiac rhythm interpretation, ART lines & CVPs.

Critical‑care drips, chest tubes, PIV starts, TNK admin.

Vent‑management (RT manages settings), trach care, NGT placement.

PCA pumps, wound care, 12‑lead EKG (stat).

Medication gtt management: critical‑care gtts, cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, IVF.

Support within Department

House Supervisor, Charge RN, CNA (day). 24/7 RT and Hospitalist.

Phlebotomy, IV/VAT team (dayonly).

Intensivist rounds Mon‑Fri 6 am (night RN reports).

Intubation first call – Hospitalist → CRNA, ED 3rd line.

VCC overnight contact for urgent situations.

Technology/Equipment

EMR: EPIC; IV pump: Alaris; Med dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Phillips.

Region 1 – Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only)).

May float to any facilities in region if needed – floating per region needs.

Mid‑shift travel paid – time traveling remains on clock.

For floating mid‑shift: paid for time traveling between facilities.

Orientation

NEO – 2‑3 days departmental.

Weekend rotation: at minimum, every other.

No call for Travelers.

Holiday expectations: 75% of holidays.

RTO: Manager approval.

Shift times: clock in before 1845, but not before 1838.

Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks.

Other Notes

Scrub color: navy.

Unit culture: teamwork oriented; communication key – open to constructive feedback.

Parking: free.

Contact Email:

info@lambstaffing.com

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