Travel ICU/Telemetry RN - $1,867 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse (13-week) | Winston-Salem, NC (27103) ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Winston-Salem, NC — 13-week night-shift critical care opportunity for experienced ICU/Stepdown nurses with ACLS/BLS. Join a dynamic travel nursing team and provide high-quality critical care in an Intermediate Care Unit (ICU Stepdown) in Winston-Salem, NC (zip code 27103). Job Details — Travel Nursing / ICU RN Location: Winston-Salem, NC (27103) — Winston-Salem healthcare, North Carolina nursing jobs Estimated Weekly Pay: $1660 - $1750 per week Contract Duration: 13 weeks (travel nurse contract) Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15) Hours per Week: 36 or 48 hours (depending on contract) Unit: 5th West Intermediate Care Unit (ICU Stepdown / ICCU) Patient Ratio: 1:3-4 Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Orientation: 24 hours during the first week Start Date: April 6, 2026 End Date: July 6, 2026 Qualifications — ICU RN / Travel Nurse Requirements Minimum 2 years recent ICU, PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown experience (critical care / stepdown nurse) Valid RN license in North Carolina or Compact State (required at time of start) ACLS and BLS required; NIHSS certification required Experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips Proficiency in telemetry, dysrhythmia recognition and management Experience with rapid response teams, IV insulin protocols, and blood product administration Central and peripheral line care/management, PICC line management Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), external CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care Knowledge of isolation precautions, infection control, and non-invasive airway management Epic electronic charting (Epic EMR) experience preferred Must pass EKG testing prior to start Open to first-time travel nurses Key Responsibilities — ICU / Stepdown RN Provide high-quality nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an ICU stepdown setting (critical care nurse duties) Monitor and manage patients with complex diagnoses: post-rapid response, respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, GI bleeds, post-op patients, and OB complications Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips (e.g., Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, Cardene, Levophed, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Neo) Recognize and treat dysrhythmias using bedside telemetry monitors and perform bedside EKG interpretation Perform central and peripheral line care, manage chest tubes, tracheostomies, and non-invasive airway devices Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response Float to sister ICCU unit as needed based on census and skill set Maintain strict adherence to isolation precautions and infection control protocols Document patient care accurately using Epic (Epic EMR) and complete all required documentation in a timely manner Enjoy living in Winston-Salem — a vibrant North Carolina community with cultural attractions, dining, and outdoor recreation. This travel nursing job is an excellent opportunity to advance your critical care nursing career in a supportive hospital setting. Apply now to join our travel nurse team in Winston-Salem, NC (27103) and take the next step in your ICU RN career. Apply now: Submit your resume and licensure details or contact our travel nursing recruiter to learn more and secure this ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Winston-Salem, NC. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 467935. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.