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

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Boone
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Boone, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Boone, NC Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Boone, NC 28607. 13-week travel nursing assignment (nights) with Epic EMR proficiency required; estimated pay $1,910–$2,010/week. Join a collaborative critical care team and advance your critical care nursing career in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Travel Nursing Job Details - Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 – $2,010 - Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift (Travel Nurse) - Location: Boone, NC 28607 (Boone travel nursing jobs / North Carolina nursing jobs) - Start Date: March 30, 2026 - End Date: June 29, 2026 - Contract Length: 13 weeks - Employment Type: Travel, On-Site - Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45pm – 7:15am), 3 shifts per week - Hours per Week: 36 - Unit: ICU (may float to IMCU & Med/Surg as needed) - Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2 (may vary when floating) - EMR: Epic (recent experience required) - Uniform: All white or all navy scrubs - Weekend Coverage: Up to 2 weekends per month - COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions considered) - Local Candidate Policy: Must reside at least 40 miles from facility (address verification required) ICU RN Qualifications & Requirements - Experience: Minimum 2 years recent ICU RN experience (critical care nurse) - Travel Experience: At least 2 years of travel nursing experience required - Licensure: Active North Carolina RN license or Multistate (compact) RN license - Certifications (current): BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS (PALS must be through AHA) - EMR: Recent Epic proficiency required - Clinical Skills: Ventilator management, care of ventilated patients, arterial line and central line management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV start and maintenance, continuous IV sedation, titration of vasoactive drips, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), ABG interpretation, infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE - Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics (comfortable caring for pediatric patients as needed) - Flexibility: Willing and able to float to IMCU and Med/Surg units as patient volume requires - Other: Must provide driver’s license for address verification prior to offer acceptance Travel ICU RN Responsibilities - Deliver safe, evidence-based critical care to ICU patients, including those with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure - Perform comprehensive assessments, continuous monitoring, and rapid intervention for changes in patient condition - Manage ventilated patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on airway and ventilation plans - Titrate and manage continuous infusions (sedation, vasopressors, and other ICU drips) per protocol and provider orders - Provide central and arterial line care and support hemodynamic monitoring - Maintain infection prevention standards, including isolation precautions and appropriate PPE use - Document accurately and efficiently in Epic EMR - Float to IMCU and Med/Surg as needed while maintaining safe practice standards and unit expectations - Participate in orientation and ongoing education as required Why Boone, NC Boone is nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and offers a vibrant arts scene, endless outdoor recreation (hiking, skiing, biking), and a welcoming community—making it a fantastic destination for travel nurse jobs and critical care RNs seeking a memorable assignment. Apply now to join our travel nursing team as an ICU RN in Boone, NC. Advance your critical care nursing career with this travel nurse assignment and enjoy living and working in the heart of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision 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 460163. 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 For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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