ICU RN
Charlotte, NC
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus
$1,894/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Relocation bonus
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
ICU Registered Nurse
Overview
- Travel/Contract assignment in Charlotte, North Carolina
- 13-week contract
- 36 hours per week
- Night shift: 12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
- Ratios: 1:4
- Floating required as needed to Med Surg (1:6 ratio)
- At least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Unit orientation: 36 hours
- Self-schedule, then balanced/approved by a staffer
- RTO after booking is not allowed
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Titration of Cardiac Drips
- Use of Rapid Response teams
- Feeding Tube Management
- Heparin Protocols
- PCA
- CVA
- Med Surg experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Skills: MS/Tele, titrate vasoactive drips, care of ventilated patients, wound care/wound vac
- Certification: NIHSS
Unit Details
- Intermediate Critical Care Unit
- Functions as a Rapid Response RN
- Patient diagnoses include DKA, sickle cell, sepsis, respiratory distress, pneumonia, heart failure, stroke, and stroke-like symptoms
- Special equipment: Bipap, Cpap, Optiflow
- Scrubs: all navy or navy and white
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About Charlotte, NC
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Charlotte, NC here's what you should know:- Cost of living in Charlotte is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 89°F, while in winter, average lows are around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Charlotte, with options ranging from apartments to furnished homes.
- Charlotte is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation includes buses and light rail, but a car is recommended for convenience.
- Charlotte has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Charlotte.
- Charlotte offers a variety of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, sports events including professional basketball and football, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.
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