ICU | RN

GHR Healthcare; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 85,540 - 91,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing firm is seeking an experienced Travel ICU Registered Nurse to work in Boone, NC. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical care in an ICU setting while floating to IMCU and MedSurg units. Candidates must possess an active RN license and have at least 1.5 years of ICU experience. The position offers competitive pay, primarily day shifts, and a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of recent ICU nursing experience.
• Willingness to float between units as needed.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Manage ventilated patients and titrate vasoactive drips.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills

Active NC or Multistate Registered Nurse license

ICU nursing experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Proficiency with EPIC EMR system

Experience with diverse patient age groups

Job description

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ICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Boone, North Carolina

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel ICU Registered Nurse position in Boone, NC! Join a leading healthcare team and provide critical care in a top-rated hospital nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to float between ICU, IMCU, and MedSurg units, making it ideal for experienced RNs seeking diverse clinical experience in North Carolina healthcare jobs.

ICU Registered Nurse Job Details – Boone, NC

• Location: Boone, NC 28607 – Experience the charm of Boone and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains while working in a supportive healthcare environment.
• Assignment Type: Travel RN (20-week contract)
• Start Date: September 2, 2025
• End Date: January 20, 2026 (must work until at least January 3, 2026; ideally through January 31, 2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:45 – 19:15), rotating every 3rd weekend
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1880–$2020 per week
• Healthcare Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with float to Intermediate Care (IMCU) & Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) units
• EMR System: EPIC (recent experience required)
  
  

ICU RN Qualifications & Requirements

• Active NC or Multistate Registered Nurse license (must be current and valid throughout contract)
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications (all current; PALS via AHA required)
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR system
• Experience caring for adolescent, adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients
• Willingness to float between ICU, IMCU, and MedSurg units as needed
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Must reside at least 40 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)
• All white or all navy scrubs required
  
  

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU and float to IMCU/MedSurg units as needed
• Manage ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and titrate vasoactive drips
• Perform central line care, arterial line management, and continuous IV sedation
• Interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias, manage multi-system organ failure, and respond to medical emergencies
• Follow infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Accurately document patient care using EPIC EMR
• Maintain flexibility with scheduling and floating assignments as required by patient volume
  
  

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel ICU Registered Nurse in Boone, North Carolina, and make a difference in critical care nursing!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Job function

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