Travel NICU RN - $1,890 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse – Level III NICU Night Contract in Asheville, North Carolina

Bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity Level III NICU in Asheville, NC. This 13-week night assignment for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse offers the opportunity to care for medically fragile newborns in a collaborative neonatal intensive care unit with strong multidisciplinary support.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
• Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina 28801
• Location Highlights: Work in a vibrant Blue Ridge Mountain community known for scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, great dining, and a thriving local arts scene.
• Schedule Environment: Fast-paced neonatal care unit with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for the state of assignment
• Level III or higher NICU experience required; 2 years or more preferred
• NRP certification required
• STABLE and NIC-RNC preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and calm decision-making in high-acuity neonatal care settings
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Comfortable floating to Pediatrics, PICU, and Mother Baby (babies only) as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, developmentally appropriate care to critically ill and premature newborns
• Monitor patient status and respond quickly to changes in condition in a high-acuity NICU environment
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the care team to support optimal neonatal outcomes
• Deliver care across a range of acuity levels, including 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4 assignments
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the EMR
• Support unit workflow, safety standards, and family-centered care practices
• Float to approved pediatric areas when assigned and within scope of practice

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #506342. 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: NICU

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