Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,134 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source 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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Essential Duties

• Education:
  • Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self.
  • Attends education programs based on identified learning needs.
  • Utilizes patient education materials relevant to the patient population.
  • Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers.
  • Considers the developmental level of patients and factors affecting their ability to learn.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identifies expected patient outcomes.
  • Seeks guidance as needed in revision of the plan of care.
  • Participates in discussions with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patient care evaluation.
  • Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex issues, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects of care.
  • Performs bedside point of care testing as necessary for the patient care plan.
  • Adheres to healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures in care delivery.
  • Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.
  • Consults with appropriate resources promptly regarding challenging care needs or discharge planning concerns.
• Leadership:
  • Develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations with assistance.
  • Aims to achieve identified goals within set time frames or renegotiates with supervisor as necessary.
  • Engages in activities that facilitate collaboration within and between departments.
  • Contributes to unit goals and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Effectively utilizes communication systems.
  • Participates in promoting cost-effective healthcare.
  • Provides constructive feedback to colleagues.
  • Stays informed about public policy and regulatory guidelines impacting the healthcare environment.
  • Advocates for a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment for all.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Recognizes and analyzes data to determine care priorities.
  • Includes relevant physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs in assessments.
  • Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful communication to others.
  • Anticipates discharge needs of patients and families.
  • Builds relationships with families that empower them to advocate for their needs.
• Planning:
  • Collaborates with patients and families to develop or update the care plan.
  • Utilizes available multidisciplinary resources in care planning.
  • Employs effective communication strategies to convey planning information.
  • Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care planning.
  • Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex issues.
• Research:
  • Engages with professional literature to stay current with practices.
  • Shares ideas and questions with colleagues for collective evaluation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.

Education

• Required Education:
  • Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Preferred Education:
  • BSN or MSN from an accredited School of Nursing.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38036690. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN ICU

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the  greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one of  SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.

We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.

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