# Job Opportunity – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse – Western North Carolina
Start Date: July 30, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three weekends required per 6-week schedule; self-scheduling available; shift-based coverage for a 9-bed unit
Highlights:- Provide critical care in a dedicated 9-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within the region's only children's hospital
- Manage complex cases including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, ICP monitoring, central line care, and advanced PICU procedures
- Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2 in PICU; stepdown ratios of 1:2 to 1:3
- Use Cerner EMR and Alaris pump technology in a Magnet-designated facility
- Join a top-rated hospital recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and awarded an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
- Opportunity to float to Pediatrics and NICU for skill development and variety
Requirements:- Active RN license in North Carolina (or compact state license)
- Minimum 1 year of PICU experience required
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
- Proficiency in IV starts, catheterization, central line care, trach care, tube feeding, and ventilator management
Why It's a Great Opportunity:This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in pediatric critical care at a nationally recognized facility that serves as the regional referral center for the area's only Level III NICU and pediatric subspecialty services. You'll work alongside a dedicated team committed to clinical excellence, supported by self-scheduling flexibility and Magnet-level standards. Join a compassionate, driven team that provides life-saving care to the region's most vulnerable patients.