Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,154 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Thoracic ICU (Night Shift) in Pinehurst, North Carolina

Advance your ICU nursing career with a high-demand travel Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in the Cardiovascular Thoracic ICU in Pinehurst, North Carolina (28374). This 13-week travel nursing contract offers competitive pay and the opportunity to provide expert cardiac critical care to adult patients recovering from complex heart and vascular surgeries. Join our healthcare team in Pinehurst—a top destination for North Carolina nursing jobs—renowned for its scenic beauty and welcoming community.

Travel Nurse Job Details

Job Title : Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Thoracic ICU (CVICU)

Location : Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374

Assignment Type : Travel Nursing Contract

Start Date : November 10, 2025

End Date : February 9, 2026

Contract Length : 13 weeks

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1980 - $2030

Shift : Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM)

Total Hours per Week : 36

Unit : Cardiovascular Thoracic ICU (CVICU), 18 beds, adult patients

Weekend Requirement : 16 weekend shifts per contract

Orientation : 12 hours plus pre-start modules (average 18.47 hours for ICU nurses)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or compact state (pending license accepted)

At least 1 year of recent cardiac critical care nursing experience in an ICU setting

Experience caring for fresh open heart surgery patients required

Prior travel nursing experience required

Current ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)

Proficiency with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system

Must not reside in Moore County, NC

Ability to float to other critical care units as needed

Pre-employment drug screening required upon arrival

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide expert ICU care for post-cardiac and vascular surgery patients, including CABG, MVR, AVR, TVAR, AAA repair, and CEA procedures

Monitor and manage complex cardiac conditions : pneumothorax, hemothorax, aortic stenosis, NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, and A-Fib

Perform advanced ICU nursing skills : arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and post-cardiac surgery care

Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias, manage multisystem organ dysfunction / failure, and administer blood products

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Float to other critical care units as needed to support hospital staffing needs

Maintain infection prevention protocols and adhere to hospital isolation precautions

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Pinehurst, NC, and take the next step in your travel nursing career with this rewarding Cardiovascular Thoracic ICU opportunity!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

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.

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 #414289. 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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