Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse in Asheville, NC. This position involves providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients within a busy hospital environment. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing services aligned with clinical standards and patient needs.
Job Details
- Position description: Pediatric ICU Nurse
- Certification and education requirements: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Nurses must hold the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) certification for oncology
- Location requirements: Candidates must have pediatric experience in a hospital setting with a focus on oncology
- Years of experience: Minimum of 2 years in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) preferred
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours, minimum 48 hours per week
- Additional information:
- Unit information: 19 beds (13 pediatric beds and 6 oncology beds)
- Staff: 22 (10 pediatric nurses and 12 oncology nurses)
- Typical patient ratios: 1:3, 1:4, 1:5
- Equipment: Alaris pumps
- EMR System: Cerner
- The role involves working with pediatric and oncology patients, with minimum experience in pediatric critical care necessary.
- Submission instructions: Candidates must meet certification requirements and have relevant pediatric ICU experience for consideration.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1324394. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus