Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,142 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/15/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Durham, North Carolina

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel assignment in Durham, NC (zip code 27704). Join a leading Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) team and provide expert care to adult and geriatric patients in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility. This North Carolina nursing job offers competitive experience, professional growth, and the chance to work in one of the region's top hospitals. Discover why Durham is a premier destination for travel nurses, with its vibrant arts scene, rich history, and beautiful parks.

ICU Nursing Job Details

• Location: Durham, NC 27704 (North Carolina healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/15/2025 – End: 3/16/2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1780 - $1910
• Setting: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), 22 beds
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (6 weekend shifts per 8-week schedule)
• Floating: Required to adult inpatient areas as needed
• Scrub Color: Royal blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly, 36 hours
• Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience (MICU experience required)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Active North Carolina or compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS (all must be current)
• Experience with Epic charting system
• Supervisory reference from the last year required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions or declinations accepted)
• Ability to float to adult inpatient areas as needed

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients in the ICU
• Manage patient ratios of 1:2, ensuring close monitoring and timely interventions
• Perform and assist with advanced ICU procedures: arterial line management, ventilator management, central line care
• Administer emergency medications, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and manage multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Interpret arterial blood gases, dysrhythmias, and care for post-cardiac cath, post-neurosurgery, and acute stroke patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Float to other adult inpatient units as needed based on census and staffing
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic charting system
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions

Experience the best of Durham, North Carolina, while advancing your ICU nursing career in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment. Apply now to join our exceptional ICU team and take the next step in your travel nursing journey!

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 - Travel Division Job ID #434951. 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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