ICU/Critical Care
Raleigh, NC
Care Connect Staffing is hiring Per Diem ICU/Critical Care professionals in Raleigh, NC. These are ongoing per-diem opportunities with flexible, self-scheduled shifts — pick up work when it fits your schedule.
- Typical volume: ~6 open shift(s) per week across the area (based on 10 weeks of posting history)
- Shift types: Days, Nights
- Pay: around $46/hour
Per diem work through Care Connect Staffing means no long-term commitment, weekly pay, and the ability to build a schedule around your life. Apply to join our per-diem float pool and get access to open ICU/Critical Care shifts in Raleigh, NC as they post.
About ICU/Critical Care per diem work
ICU and critical-care nurses manage the sickest patients in the hospital — those requiring continuous monitoring, ventilator support, vasoactive medication titration, or post-operative intensive care. Typical duties include interpreting hemodynamic data, managing drips and invasive lines, collaborating on ventilator weaning, and communicating with families during high-acuity events.
Per-diem critical-care shifts typically arise in medical, surgical, and mixed ICUs as census and acuity fluctuate. Because patient ratios are lower and technology use is heavy, units usually look for clinicians who can step in with minimal orientation, making recent hands-on ICU experience especially valuable for per-diem work.
Credential and licensure expectations vary by state and care setting, and typically include:
- Active RN license for the state where the shift is located (state requirements vary)
- BLS and ACLS certifications are commonly required
- Recent ICU or critical-care experience is typically expected
- CCRN certification and NIHSS are frequently a plus, not a universal requirement
Frequently asked questions
How does self-scheduling work for per diem shifts?
Per diem work with Care Connect Staffing is self-scheduled: once you join the per-diem float pool, you see open ICU/Critical Care shifts in Raleigh, NC as they post and pick up the ones that fit your schedule. You choose when you work — there is no assigned rotation.
How often do per diem clinicians get paid?
Per diem shifts through Care Connect Staffing pay weekly.
Is there a long-term commitment?
No. Per diem work has no long-term commitment — you build a schedule around your life and pick up shifts only when you want them.
How do I apply for ICU/Critical Care per diem shifts in Raleigh, NC?
Apply through the Care Connect Staffing candidate portal at candidate.careconnectstaffing.com. Create a profile, complete onboarding, and you can start picking up open shifts as they post.
Do shift availability and volume change from week to week?
Yes. Shift volume is based on recent posting history and varies week to week, so the number of open shifts you see will change as facilities post new needs.
More per-diem opportunities
Shift volume and pay are based on recent posting history and vary week to week. Care Connect Staffing is the hiring agency for this per-diem opportunity.