
PICU RN in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,470/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $68.61
- Weekly
- $2,470
- Yearly (full-time)
- $128,440
This job pays about $68.61/hour — 69% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,639 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 24 of them in Charlotte.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $86.97/hour, median $51.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 129 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment caring for critically ill children in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Charlotte. You will manage complex cases including respiratory conditions, trauma, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizures, neurosurgical conditions, renal failure, transplants, surgical recovery, and blood disorders. The role includes ventilator and tracheostomy management, vasoactive drip titration, invasive-line care, CRRT, chest tubes, feeding tubes, sedation management, and bedside procedures. Work with EPIC and specialized critical-care equipment while floating to pediatric cardiovascular intensive care, NICU, neonatal progressive care, or general pediatrics as needed. This assignment welcomes first-time travelers with strong pediatric ICU experience and includes no call.
Weather:
Charlotte typically offers comfortable, crisp weather around this time of year, with mild daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities.
Fun Things To Do:
• City Adventure: Explore the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Uptown Charlotte.
• Outdoor Escape: Walk through the gardens and trails at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
• Day Trip: Visit Asheville for mountain scenery, galleries, restaurants, and local culture.
• Day Trip: Spend a day at Lake Norman enjoying waterfront dining, boating, or lakeside trails.
• Local Discovery: Visit the Mint Museum and browse the shops and restaurants in South End.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Charlotte, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour days, 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m. or 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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