Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Asheville, NC

Adhere to a 6-week scheduling cycle with expected 6 weekend shifts per contract period; travelers may float to other ICUs (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down as needed. Perform and assist with advanced procedures including intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, bronchoscopy, proning, TPA administration, CRRT/HD, and trach placement.

Job Title

Travel RN – Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU)

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights | 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Expected 36 hours/week | Projected Start: October 12, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU at a Magnet-recognized, ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center, maintaining a 1:2 patient ratio
• Perform and assist with advanced procedures including intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, bronchoscopy, proning, TPA administration, CRRT/HD, and trach placement
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including EVDs, Camino/bolts, GE Carescape bedside monitors, GE ventilators, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, and Baxter IV pumps
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner PowerChart
• Adhere to a 6-week scheduling cycle with expected 6 weekend shifts per contract period; travelers may float to other ICUs (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down as needed
• Demonstrate kindness, compassion, and flexibility as a collaborative team member within the unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid, active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care ICU experience (LTAC experience not considered)
• Trauma ICU experience at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center required
• Surgical ICU experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with CRRT, EVD management, and hypertonic medication administration
• Familiarity with Cerner PowerChart documentation system
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to modified self-scheduling environments
• Positive attitude, team-player mentality, and flexibility in dynamic ICU settings

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized Magnet Hospital and ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center, offering exposure to a high-acuity, well-equipped surgical trauma environment
• Modified self-scheduling options provide flexibility within a structured 6-week scheduling cycle