Job Opportunity – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 6-week scheduling rotation with 3 weekend shifts per rotation. Self-scheduling options available. Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2 in PICU setting; 1:2 to 1:3 in stepdown.
Highlights:
- 9-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within a highly recognized 815-bed academic medical center
- Comprehensive critical care environment with hemodynamic monitoring, ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and advanced pediatric procedures
- Cerner documentation system and Alaris pump technology
- Magnet-designated facility recognized as one of America's top 1% hospitals for clinical quality and patient safety
- Part of the region's only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and children's hospital with pediatric emergency services
- Float opportunities to Pediatrics and NICU units for professional growth and skill diversification
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of PICU nursing experience required
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
- Experience with IV starts, catheterizations, central line care, tracheostomy care, tube feeding, and critical care monitoring
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to practice in a nationally recognized pediatric critical care environment committed to clinical excellence and nursing innovation. Join a skilled, experienced team that values professional autonomy through self-scheduling while providing life-saving care to the region's most critically ill children. The facility's Magnet designation, top safety ratings, and comprehensive pediatric services create an environment where nursing expertise is both recognized and supported.