Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Discipline: RN

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 12 Hour Night Shifts in Albemarle, North Carolina

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) position in Albemarle, NC (zip code 28001). This travel nursing job offers a rewarding experience in a modern Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU), serving a diverse patient population. Join our healthcare team in North Carolina and enjoy a supportive, teamwork-driven environment, along with the charm and amenities of Albemarle's welcoming community.

ICU RN Job Details

Location: Albemarle, North Carolina 28001

Healthcare Setting: Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Assignment Type: Travel Nursing

Start Date: October 20, 2025

End Date: January 17, 2026

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend

Holiday Coverage: 75% of holidays required

Scrub Color: Navy (white or navy undershirt; no T-shirts or Crocs)

Parking: Free onsite parking

Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570 - $1680 per week

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (North Carolina or compact state)

Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications

Minimum 18 months to 2 years of recent ICU RN experience

Proficiency in stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, ART lines, CVPs, critical care drips, chest tubes, PIV starts, TNK administration, ventilator management, trach care, NGT placement, drain/tube management, PCA pumps, wound care, and 12-lead EKGs

Ability to float within the region (Med/Tele, ICU, PCU, ED holds, Behavioral Health for med pass/charting)

EPIC EMR experience preferred

Strong communication skills and openness to constructive feedback

ICU RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate care to ICU and Med/Tele patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, COPD, CHF, MI, stroke, and respiratory illnesses

Manage patient assignments of 2-3 patients per shift, based on acuity

Perform NIH stroke assessments and participate in comprehensive stroke care

Administer and titrate critical care and cardiac drips, blood products, and medications

Monitor and interpret telemetry for the unit

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including house supervisors, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, and hospitalists

Float to other units or facilities within the region as needed, within scope of practice

Participate in orientation and adhere to all facility policies and procedures

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #409501. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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