Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,858 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor, interpret, and manage dysrhythmias; titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips as indicated
• Manage ventilated patients including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and interpretation of arterial blood gases
• Perform and assist with specialized procedures including central line care, arterial line management, chest tube assistance, and invasive monitoring
• Administer blood products, TPN/lipids, continuous IV sedation, and emergency and procedural sedation medications
• Float to Med/Surg as needed; work a minimum of every other weekend with at least 6 weekend shifts per contract

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state (pending license acceptable for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience; first-time travelers not accepted
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with central line care, arterial lines, IV insulin protocols, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience managing patients with sepsis, DKA, COPD, and heart failure diagnoses
• Familiarity with Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication framework

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in CVICU, Neuro ICU, or Surgical ICU settings
• PICC line management and post-cardiac surgery care experience (not directly from OR)
• Previous charge nurse experience and/or community hospital background
• Experience with thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia protocols) and GI surgery patients

Why Join Us

• Work in a technology-supported ICU environment utilizing Tele-ICU and advanced monitoring systems
• Self-scheduling model with a structured 24-hour unit orientation to support a smooth transition

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #757357. 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: Registered Nurse - ICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others