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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,083 per week

American Traveler

  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • $2,083 Per Week

Highlights

Performs procedures including intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, Foley placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, hypertonic medication administration, trach placement, EVD/bolt placement, CRRT/HD, and irrigation and debridement. Utilizes EVDs, Camino/bolts, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, GE Carescape bedside monitors, GE ventilators, iCool machines, Blanketrol, Bair Hugger, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and Alaris PCA pumps.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAsheville, NC

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, evenings
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Surgical Trauma ICU RN for a Level I Trauma Center requiring trauma and surgical ICU experience with active ACLS/BLS certification.

Details

  • Work in a 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU) within a Magnet-designated, ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center
  • Patient ratio of 1:2
  • Night shift from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM on a 6-week schedule with modified self-scheduling
  • Required to work 6 weekend shifts per schedule cycle
  • Travelers float before core staff and may float to other ICUs (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down
  • Uses Cerner PowerChart for documentation
  • Utilizes EVDs, Camino/bolts, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, GE Carescape bedside monitors, GE ventilators, iCool machines, Blanketrol, Bair Hugger, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and Alaris PCA pumps
  • Performs procedures including intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, Foley placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, hypertonic medication administration, trach placement, EVD/bolt placement, CRRT/HD, and irrigation and debridement

Requirements

  • Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
  • Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
  • Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
  • Trauma ICU experience required (Level I or Level II Trauma Center)
  • Surgical ICU experience required
  • LTAC experience not considered
  • No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
  • US SSN and DOB required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)

Additional Information

  • Provide critical care nursing to surgical trauma ICU patients in a high-acuity environment
  • Team-oriented environment with supervisor and PCT support, requiring a kind and compassionate approach to patient care
  • Must demonstrate flexibility and a positive, team-player attitude
  • Dress code requires all navy or all white scrubs, or navy bottoms with a white top
  • Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-765000. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

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.

 

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