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Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs North Carolina for RNs

Top ICU Travel Nurse Jobs in North Carolina for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in North Carolina. We currently offer 25 of the best available ICU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 17 exclusive, high-paying Intensive Care Unit travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. North Carolina ICU travel jobs are currently available in cities like Fayetteville and Lumberton. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare North Carolina ICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse in North Carolina as of Oct 1, 2024 was $1,883 weekly. Currently, you can find ICU jobs in North Carolina with a salary range between $1,427 to $2,186 per week. The city with the highest paying ICU job in North Carolina currently is Lumberton with a position for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU at $2,138 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in North Carolina to find ICU travel nursing work in. Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton, Nash Hospitals Inc in Rocky Mount and McDowell Hospital in Marion all have ICU departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ICU travel jobs in North Carolina. The earliest start date in North Carolina is Dec 9, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,138 per week. The latest start date for an job in North Carolina is Dec 16, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,186 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job in North Carolina including 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

North Carolina is a popular place to work for ICU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in North Carolina with Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 25 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in the state of North Carolina. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Fayetteville, NC

AMN Healthcare currently has 8 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Fayetteville.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina – 28304
  • 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,983 to $2,186
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina – 28304
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,983 to $2,186
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina – 28304
  • 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,983 to $2,186
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Greenville, NC

AMN Healthcare currently has 6 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Greenville.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Greenville, North Carolina – 27834
  • 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,923 to $2,119
Weekly Pay*
ECU Medical Center is a 900+ bed Level-1 Trauma Center, regional referral hospital and is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health. We serve as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Vidant Medical Center provides acute, intermediate, rehabilitation and outpatient services to more than 1.4 million people in 29 counties. But it’s in our work environment that you’ll find our sense of family and closeness that permeates everything we do. POSITION SUMMARY Delivers quality patient care, utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to guide care delivery. Directs, quality patient care, utilizing advanced clinical skill levels and knowledge. Develops, implements, revises and evaluates the plan of care. Executes the Vidant Medical Center Nursing Professional Practice Model and Model of care delivery to support professional practice and collaborative partnerships with each other, physicians and members of the healthcare team. Engages in professional growth and development, continuing competence, lifelong learning, quality care and research to affect empirical outcomes. Participates in community partnerships and collaborative initiatives. Participates in the development of students, new nurses and experienced nurses hired into the organization. Develops and serves in a leadership role at the unit level such as charge nurses, clinical coach. Partners with unit leadership on quality and/or research initiatives to achieve outcomes. Fulfills criteria spelled out in the Professional & Clinical Excellence Pathway.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Greenville, North Carolina – 27834
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,923 to $2,119
Weekly Pay*
Enterprise Central Region **FLOAT BETWEEN ECU Medical Center, Beaufort, Edgecombe
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Greenville, North Carolina – 27834
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,923 to $2,119
Weekly Pay*
Enterprise Central Region **FLOAT BETWEEN ECU Medical Center, Beaufort, Edgecombe
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Highest Paying Jobs in Lumberton, NC

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Lumberton.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lumberton, North Carolina – 28358
  • 12 N,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 12
$1,940 to $2,138
Weekly Pay*
SimpliFi Interviews General Information: Beds: 19 (Staffing for 15 beds) Generalized ICU Separate Cardiac ICU There is not a stepdown unit Experience: 2 years of experience in Critical Care required Will accept a first-time traveler? Yes Permanent staff must wait 2 years before returning as a traveler Travelers cannot live within a 75-mile radius of the facility Patient Types: Respiratory Failure, GI Bleeds, DKA, Sepsis, CVA’s/TIA, Post-Arrest, ETOH, IVDA Complicated Post-operative Patients There is a pediatrics unit, but not a PICU – on rare occasions a pediatric patient may be admitted to this unit (PALS required) until they are able to stabilize/transfer or ship out Typically, this is an older child, but the unit can take 1-year old and up – staff is very supportive in this situation Do not offer: Trauma or Neuro May stabilize and transfer Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 (acuity dependent) Required Certifications: BLS ACLS PALS CPI or MOAB – must have prior to start CCRN (preferred) Skills required: Must have general ICU experience Invasive line management (CVP, A-lines) – may have to assist with beside central line insertions Insulin Drips, Critical care drips Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation, BiPap and Vent Management, Vapotherm Experience with drains, chest tubes Skills preferred: Balloon Pumps (not typically given to travelers), Temporary Pacemaker (preferred, usually given to staff) CRRT – not provided at this facility at this time Support on the Unit: CNA/HUC (Ratio: 1:15) – staffing dependent and not always available Charge nurse is free floating to be a resource Responds to codes/RRT Will assist with HUC duties when that support is not available Phlebotomy will do peripheral draws RT, 24/7 Intensivist in house 24/7 House Supervisor, 24/7 Charting System/Equipment: EPIC – (strongly preferred) BD Alaris IV Pumps Omnicell (medication dispensing) Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: CVICU – assignments excluded fresh (24 hours) post open-heart surgery. Will be expected to take ICU overflow PCCU (Cardiac Stepdown) – floated based off census ED Holding – task RN – ICU overflow/holding Orientation: 2 days of NEO orientation – will include EPIC test 1 shift in the ICU Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other Required call? No Holiday Expectations: holiday rotation required Approval of time off: up to 5 days – otherwise, must request manager approval If requesting a full week – must extend to accommodate a 13-week contract Shift times: 7a-7p; 7p-7a – cannot clock in until 7 minutes before shift starts Schedule cycle: 4 weeks Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: Ceil Blue and/or White Free Parking
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lumberton, North Carolina – 28358
  • 12 N,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 12
$1,940 to $2,138
Weekly Pay*
SimpliFi Interviews General Information: Beds: 19 (Staffing for 15 beds) Generalized ICU Separate Cardiac ICU There is not a stepdown unit Experience: 2 years of experience in Critical Care required Will accept a first-time traveler? Yes Permanent staff must wait 2 years before returning as a traveler Travelers cannot live within a 75-mile radius of the facility Patient Types: Respiratory Failure, GI Bleeds, DKA, Sepsis, CVA’s/TIA, Post-Arrest, ETOH, IVDA Complicated Post-operative Patients There is a pediatrics unit, but not a PICU – on rare occasions a pediatric patient may be admitted to this unit (PALS required) until they are able to stabilize/transfer or ship out Typically, this is an older child, but the unit can take 1-year old and up – staff is very supportive in this situation Do not offer: Trauma or Neuro May stabilize and transfer Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 (acuity dependent) Required Certifications: BLS ACLS PALS CPI or MOAB – must have prior to start CCRN (preferred) Skills required: Must have general ICU experience Invasive line management (CVP, A-lines) – may have to assist with beside central line insertions Insulin Drips, Critical care drips Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation, BiPap and Vent Management, Vapotherm Experience with drains, chest tubes Skills preferred: Balloon Pumps (not typically given to travelers), Temporary Pacemaker (preferred, usually given to staff) CRRT – not provided at this facility at this time Support on the Unit: CNA/HUC (Ratio: 1:15) – staffing dependent and not always available Charge nurse is free floating to be a resource Responds to codes/RRT Will assist with HUC duties when that support is not available Phlebotomy will do peripheral draws RT, 24/7 Intensivist in house 24/7 House Supervisor, 24/7 Charting System/Equipment: EPIC – (strongly preferred) BD Alaris IV Pumps Omnicell (medication dispensing) Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: CVICU – assignments excluded fresh (24 hours) post open-heart surgery. Will be expected to take ICU overflow PCCU (Cardiac Stepdown) – floated based off census ED Holding – task RN – ICU overflow/holding Orientation: 2 days of NEO orientation – will include EPIC test 1 shift in the ICU Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other Required call? No Holiday Expectations: holiday rotation required Approval of time off: up to 5 days – otherwise, must request manager approval If requesting a full week – must extend to accommodate a 13-week contract Shift times: 7a-7p; 7p-7a – cannot clock in until 7 minutes before shift starts Schedule cycle: 4 weeks Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: Ceil Blue and/or White Free Parking
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Highest Paying Jobs in Rocky Mount, NC

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Rocky Mount.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Rocky Mount, North Carolina – 27804
  • 12 N,
  • November 25, 2024
  • 14
$1,640 to $1,808
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Rocky Mount, North Carolina – 27804
  • 12 N,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 13
$1,640 to $1,808
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Tarboro, NC

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Tarboro.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Tarboro, North Carolina – 27886
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,923 to $2,119
Weekly Pay*
The hospitals focus is as a community hospital.[1] The hospital has 101 general and 16 rehabilitation hospital beds. It has five Shared Inpatient/Ambulatory Surgery, two Endoscopy, and one C-Section operating rooms.[2]
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Tarboro, North Carolina – 27886
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,923 to $2,119
Weekly Pay*
The hospitals focus is as a community hospital.[1] The hospital has 101 general and 16 rehabilitation hospital beds. It has five Shared Inpatient/Ambulatory Surgery, two Endoscopy, and one C-Section operating rooms.[2]
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Statistics on ICU Jobs in North Carolina

Review helpful statistics about ICU traveling nurse jobs in North Carolina. The data is based on the last three complete months of ICU job postings in the state of North Carolina. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in North Carolina for travel nursing jobs.

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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs in North Carolina

How much does an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in North Carolina?

An ICU nurse in North Carolina can make an average of $1,907 per week.

How much does a night shift ICU travel nurse make on average in North Carolina?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in North Carolina can make an average of $1,927 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift ICU travel nurse make on average in North Carolina?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in North Carolina can make an average of $1,916 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Intensive Care Unit jobs are available in North Carolina?

There are currently 25 Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in North Carolina. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Intensive Care Unit staff in North Carolina?

  • Wake Forest SOM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Winston-Salem
  • Wake Forest SOM Department of Anesthesiology in Winston-Salem
  • Strategic Interventions in Warrenton
  • Lucas Research in Morehead City
  • Aspen Dental – Hendersonville, NC #4216 in Hendersonville

What types of shifts are most common for ICU travel nursing jobs in North Carolina?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in North Carolina cities.

What is the most common contract duration for ICU travel jobs in North Carolina?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Intensive Care Unit travel job in North Carolina is 13.

Locating ICU Travel Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

In North Carolina, cities like Fayetteville, Greenville, Lumberton, Rocky Mount, and Tarboro have travel ICU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Wake Forest SOM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wake Forest SOM Department of Anesthesiology, Strategic Interventions, Lucas Research and Aspen Dental – Hendersonville, NC #4216, all with nurse specialties and Intensive Care Unit staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in North Carolina that offer Intensive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the North Carolina area that have historically offered jobs for Intensive Care Unit professionals.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 9, 13, 14, 8, and 26
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1638 Owen Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Bordeaux (28302), Glendale Acres (28302), Clairway (28302), Holiday Park (28302), Evergreen Estates (28304)
Wilson Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Psychiatric Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Telemetry
Address
1705 TARBORO ST. SW
Wilson, NC 27893
Nearby Neighborhoods
Breckenridge (27895), Crestview (27895), Quail Hollow (27895), Quail Ridge (27895), Westwood (27893)
Frye Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
420 N Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
Nash Hospitals Inc
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 9, 16, 13, 17, 18, 10, and 14
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
2460 Curtis Ellis Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Nearby Neighborhoods
Forest Oaks (27804), Woodridge (27804), Brook Valley Trailer Park (27804), Woodgreen (27803), Berkeley (27803)
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 10
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
171 Fairview Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
Maria Parham Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit
Address
566 Ruin Creek Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
300 West 27th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
Halifax Regional Medical Center
Shifts
9 D, 9 E, 9 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit
Address
250 Smith Church Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Central Carolina Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1135 Carthage St
Sanford, NC 27330
Nearby Neighborhoods
Berkley Place (27330), Sunset Terrace (27330), Brookwood (27331), Colonial Acres (27331), Longview Acres (27331)
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER – NORTHEAST
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 7, 25, 11, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
920 CHURCH STREET
Concord, NC 28025

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