Why Join Us Join a nationally recognized acute care facility serving as the region's referral center for a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and the area's only children's hospital with pediatric subspecialists. Perform and assist with procedures including IV starts, catheterizations, central line dressing changes, trach care, tube feeding and placement, and holding for LPs.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Asheville, NC
Description
Job Title
Travel RN – PICU (Nights)
Location
Asheville, NC | Acute Care – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Provide direct patient care in a 9-bed PICU setting, maintaining ratios of 1 RN to 1–2 patients (PICU) and 1 RN to 2–3 patients (Stepdown)
Perform and assist with procedures including IV starts, catheterizations, central line dressing changes, trach care, tube feeding and placement, and holding for LPs
Manage hemodynamic monitoring, ICP monitoring, and ventilator management
Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records
Adhere to scheduling requirements, including working 3 weekends per 6-week schedule; float to Peds and NICU as needed
Operate Alaris pumps and other unit-specific equipment in accordance with facility policies
Required Qualifications
Active RN license valid in North Carolina (or compact eligibility)
PALS certification required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year of PICU-specific experience
Proficiency with Cerner documentation system
Ability to work night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) and meet weekend scheduling requirements
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with hemodynamic and ICP monitoring in a pediatric critical care environment
Familiarity with ventilator management in a pediatric population
Prior float experience to Peds or NICU settings
Why Join Us
Join a nationally recognized acute care facility serving as the region's referral center for a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and the area's only children's hospital with pediatric subspecialists
Self-scheduling options available, offering flexibility within a collaborative and experienced care team