
ICU | Registered Nurse
- 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,628 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Gastonia.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $139/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 141 jobs).
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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