ICU Registered Nurse
Sanford, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$44-48/hourOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Travel Position
Location: Sanford, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Facility Type: 8-bed ICU unit
- Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
- Weekend Hours: As needed, every other weekend
- Call Requirements: As needed
- Patient Population: All ages
- Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 2-3 patients
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) System: Cerner
- Float Requirements: Yes, ratio 1:6
- Common Diagnoses: Respiratory failure
- Work Environment: High acuity ICU setting
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
- Certifications prior to start:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
- CPI or HWC or MAB (de-escalation and safety training)
- Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Additional Information
- Orientation occurs weekly on Mondays
- Dress Code: Scrubs of any color allowed; casual wear is not acceptable
- Location Highlights: Small-town charm with access to nearby metropolitan areas and recreational amenities
- Number of Openings: 1
Notes for Candidates
- Must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as a travel nurse
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
- High acuity ICU experience is preferred for success in this role
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Sanford, NC
As a travel nurse in Sanford, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Sanford, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 30°F.
- There are options for short-term rentals in Sanford, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Sanford, NC is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The population in Sanford, NC is diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Sanford, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
- There are also opportunities for art and music appreciation, as well as sports activities and outdoor recreation.
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