GHR Healthcare 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: 10/20/2025
• 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

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career with this exceptional ICU Registered Nurse job in Albemarle, North Carolina!

Benefits

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:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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 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

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