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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareGastonia, NCTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Gastonia, NC
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 10, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$51.25
Weekly
$1,845
Yearly (full-time)
$95,940
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
September 21, 2026

This job pays about $51.25/hour — 26% 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.

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Job description

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Job in Gastonia, NC

Bring your critical care nursing skills to a fast-paced ICU travel nursing job in Gastonia, North Carolina. This 13-week assignment offers a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on critically ill patients requiring close monitoring, advanced nursing care, and strong clinical judgment. Gastonia is a welcoming community in the greater Charlotte, NC area, with easy access to city amenities, local dining, and a great balance of work and life.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Location: Gastonia, NC
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 to $1,890
  • Start Date: September 21, 2026

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of ICU nursing or acute care nursing experience preferred
  • Strong skills in critical care monitoring, patient assessment, and clinical decision-making
  • Ability to work night shift and adapt to a dynamic ICU environment
  • Experience with cardiac monitoring, IV drips, and ventilatory support preferred
  • Comfort with floating as needed within the assigned care environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
  • Monitor patient status and respond quickly to changes in condition
  • Manage infusions/drips, cardiac gtts, and continuous cardiac monitoring
  • Perform 12-lead EKGs, lab draws, and IV insertions as needed
  • Support oxygen weaning and ongoing respiratory stability
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, effective patient care
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold excellent clinical standards

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Gastonia, NC, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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