ICU Registered Nurse – Travel RN Job in Asheville, North Carolina

Travel to Asheville, NC for a rewarding ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in a high-acuity Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit. Join a Magnet-recognized, Level I trauma healthcare team and deliver expert critical care in one of North Carolina’s most scenic and vibrant communities.

Overview

This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill surgical and trauma patients in a busy 20-bed STICU with a 1:2 patient ratio. If you are an experienced critical care RN who thrives in a fast-paced ICU environment, this Asheville healthcare job is an excellent fit. The schedule includes 12-hour night shifts, a 36-hour workweek, and modified self-scheduling to support work-life balance.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Asheville, NC 28801
• Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
• Scheduling: 6-week schedule with required weekend shifts
• Unit: Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Documentation System: Cerner PowerChart
• Environment: Magnet-recognized, Level I trauma center

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Trauma ICU experience required, preferably in a Level I or Level II trauma center
• Surgical ICU experience required
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced critical care setting
• Team-oriented, flexible, and compassionate approach to patient care
• LTAC experience is not considered for this role

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill surgical and trauma patients
• Monitor, assess, and respond to patients with complex, high-acuity needs
• Perform and assist with advanced ICU procedures as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support safe, timely interventions for intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, bronchoscopy, proning, CRRT/HD, and more
• Accurately document patient care in Cerner PowerChart
• Float to other ICUs or step-down units as needed, with travelers floating before core staff
• Maintain professionalism, positivity, and excellent patient experience standards

Apply now to join this Asheville, North Carolina travel nurse opportunity and make an impact in a top-tier Surgical Trauma ICU.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.