Travel ICU RN - $2,016 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Sanford, NC

Join a supportive acute care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Sanford, North Carolina. This 13-week critical care RN assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to care for high-acuity adult and mixed-age patients in a compact ICU with easy access to the Raleigh-Durham region, Pinehurst, and weekend getaways to the North Carolina coast or Blue Ridge Mountains.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled ICU Registered Nurse with strong critical care experience to support a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Sanford, NC. This role is ideal for an RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is confident managing high-acuity patients with respiratory and complex medical needs.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Assignment
• Location: Sanford, NC
• Start Date: 10/1/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekend Coverage: As needed / every other weekend
• Call: As needed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Charting System: Cerner
• Patient Population: All ages
• Patient Ratio: 1:2-3

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or eligibility to work as a Registered Nurse in the state
• Minimum 1 year of ICU nursing experience required; 1-2 years preferred
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• CPI, HWC, or MAB training/certification required
• Strong critical care nursing skills with the ability to manage high-acuity patients
• Experience with respiratory failure and complex ICU patient care preferred
• Comfortable floating as needed within role expectations

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients with varying levels of acuity
• Monitor, assess, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective patient care
• Administer medications, therapies, and treatments according to established protocols
• Support patients experiencing respiratory failure and other critical care diagnoses
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and communicate patient updates clearly
• Deliver compassionate care while maintaining a calm, professional presence in a fast-paced critical care environment
• Promote a safe, organized unit environment and assist with float responsibilities when assigned

Why Consider This North Carolina ICU Nursing Job?

• Competitive travel nurse pay for a 13-week assignment
• Supportive acute care environment with teamwork-focused leadership
• Opportunity to build critical care experience in a busy ICU setting
• Convenient Sanford, NC location with access to major North Carolina destinations

Apply now to explore this ICU Registered Nurse travel job in Sanford, NC and join a healthcare team that values expert critical care and compassionate nursing.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #519036. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

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