Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,095 per week

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: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse position available in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized critical care to pediatric patients in a busy, state-of-the-art environment. The nurse will work in a unit with a 1:1 or 1:2 patient-to-RN ratio, utilizing advanced equipment and protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; at least 1 year of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; current location in North Carolina or willingness to relocate.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilator management, central line dressing changes, ICP monitoring, and other advanced PICU procedures.
• Floating: Will float to Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units as needed.
• Additional Information: The PICU utilizes Cerner documentation systems, and staff work Navy or white uniforms. The unit features advanced equipment such as Alaris pumps and has a focus on pediatric patient safety, recognized for excellence with awards and safety grades. The role offers opportunities to work with new technology and a dedicated team with extensive experience. Self-scheduling options are available.

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 #1314648. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus