Travel ICU RN - $2,058 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU Float Pool position at an academic medical center in Chapel Hill, NC, requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience and an NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Float pool position covering all ICU units within a large academic medical center, including Surgical, Neuro, Medicine, Cardiac, Cardiovascular, and Burn Center ICUs
• May also float to stepdown units as needed
• Patient ratios are generally 1:1, with a maximum of 1:3 in stepdown assignments
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week, 3 days per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Every other holiday (EOH) required
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing program required; BSN or MSN preferred

Additional Information

• Responsible for coordinating and delivering patient-centered care across multiple ICU settings using the nursing process
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for care planning, patient education, and discharge planning
• Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required by the patient care plan
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Background check and drug screen required prior to start; candidates should be prepared for a turnaround of at least 2 weeks for results

American Traveler Job ID #P-735084. 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: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.