Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,692 per week

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 06/08/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Hickory, NC. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations, documenting and providing physician-directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. As an ICU RN you will also be providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs. Key Responsibilities Provide basic bedside care. Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment. Order and evaluate diagnostic tests. Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports. Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays. Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing. Communicate patients' conditions to family members. ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative. Qualifications ACLS, BLS, NIH, 1.5 Years. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. TotalMed Travel Job ID #1421999. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Benefits Weekly pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr