Job Opportunity – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN – Western North Carolina
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend requirement, holiday support rotation included. Floating to other units may be required based on hospital needs.
Highlights:
- 10-bed ICU/PCU overflow unit with ICU patient ratios of 2:1 and PCU ratios of 4-5:1
- Work with advanced critical care equipment including ventilators, targeted temperature management (TTM) systems, lift equipment, and IV pumps
- Electronic documentation using Cerner EMR system
- Charge nurse out of staffing model; 1 Charge RN and 5 Staff RNs per shift
- No on-call requirements; structured shift scheduling
- Collaborative team environment in a large, well-equipped facility
Requirements:
- Active RN license (or compact/multi-state license)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (current)
- Medical ICU experience in a large acute care facility required
- Strong competency in hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management
- Proficiency with critical care pharmacology including IV sedation, paralytics, and vasopressors
- Experience with central line management and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
- Ability to assist with bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion and intubations
- Critical thinking skills, flexibility, and strong teamwork orientation
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced critical care nurses the chance to work in a well-resourced ICU/PCU environment with advanced technology and a supportive team structure. You'll care for a diverse patient population requiring high-acuity interventions while working alongside a skilled nursing team committed to excellence in patient care. With a charge nurse dedicated to leadership and no unit secretaries or PCTs, this role is ideal for independent, experienced critical care nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.