Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,809 per week

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: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU Jobs in Charlotte, NC (Locum Tenens)

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.

ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Zip: 28204) – Top destination for North Carolina healthcare jobs
• Unit: Neuro ICU – Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse (Locum Tenens)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 27, 2025
• End Date: January 26, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15), 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 (may flex to 3:1 during high census)
• Orientation: 24 hours (2 days or nights)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1660–$1700

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Neuro ICU RN experience (strong neuro critical care background required)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or Compact State (must be in hand at start)
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Ability to float to other critical care units as needed
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• 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
• Preferred: Experience with arterial line management

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• 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
• Operate and monitor specialized neuro ICU equipment: EVDs, lumbar drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, Arctic Sun
• Administer blood products and emergency medications as needed
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• Provide care for ventilated patients and those requiring continuous IV sedation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response, transportation)
• Maintain strict infection prevention, isolation protocols, and PPE compliance
• Float to other critical care units as needed based on census and skill set

Why Choose Charlotte, NC for Your Next Nursing Assignment? Charlotte is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering a welcoming community, excellent dining, and a vibrant arts scene. The 28204 area provides easy access to beautiful parks, museums, and lively neighborhoods—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding North Carolina nursing jobs.

Apply now to join our Neuro ICU team in Charlotte and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

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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

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus