Travel RN Surgical ICU - $2,014 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Surgical ICU position at a Level I trauma center in Chapel Hill, NC, requiring at least one year of nursing experience and ACLS certification.

• Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit (SICU) located within a large academic medical center
• Cares for critically injured trauma and surgical patients, including transplant, plastics, oncology, obstetrics, gynecology, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic cases
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week, 3 days per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact RN license accepted
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing program required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Level I trauma experience preferred

• Coordinates and delivers patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized plans of care
• Performs bedside point-of-care testing and consults appropriate resources for complex or high-risk patients
• Participates in unit performance improvement activities and promotes cost-effective, culturally sensitive care
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating every-other-holiday basis
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Background check and drug screen required; candidates should report to the lab for drug screening within 24 hours of committing to the position

American Traveler Job ID #P-700451. 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: Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.