Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
29 days ago
Charlotte
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/27/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Neuro ICU at a leading comprehensive stroke center in Charlotte, North Carolina (zip code 28204). This locum tenens nursing job offers the opportunity to provide expert neurocritical care, collaborate with top interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and experience the vibrant lifestyle of Charlotte. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in neuro intensive care while enjoying all that North Carolina nursing jobs have to offer.\n \n\nICU RN Job Details\n\n • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Zip: 28204) – Top destination for North Carolina healthcare jobs\n, • Unit: Neuro ICU – Comprehensive Stroke Center\n, • Employment Type: Travel Nurse (Locum Tenens)\n, • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks\n, • Start Date: October 27, 2025\n, • End Date: January 26, 2026\n, • Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15), 36 hours per week\n, • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend\n, • Patient Ratios: 2:1 (may flex to 3:1 during high census)\n, • Orientation: 24 hours (2 days or nights)\n, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1660–$1700\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent Neuro ICU RN experience (strong neuro critical care background required)\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or Compact State (must be in hand at start)\n, • Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS\n, • Proficiency with Epic charting system\n, • Ability to float to other critical care units as needed\n, • Must pass EKG testing prior to start date\n, • Clinical skills: ventilator management, IV starts, neuro intensive care, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, CVA/acute stroke management, EVDs, ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, isolation precautions/PPE, lumbar drains\n, • Preferred: Experience with arterial line management\n\n\nICU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver advanced neurocritical care to patients with stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic), craniotomies, carotid stents/endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, myasthenia gravis, and other neurological conditions\n, • Operate and monitor specialized neuro ICU equipment: EVDs, lumbar drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, Arctic Sun\n, • Administer blood products and emergency medications as needed\n, • Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias\n, • Provide care for ventilated patients and those requiring continuous IV sedation\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response, transportation)\n, • Maintain strict infection prevention, isolation protocols, and PPE compliance\n We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.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. Planet Healthcare Job ID #415913. 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 Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus