Posted 09/30/2026 · Job #524340
ICU RN- Asheville, North Carolina
Job Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Trauma ICU in Asheville, NC
Travel ICU nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) caring for critically ill surgical and trauma patients.
Make a meaningful impact as an ICU Registered Nurse in a high-acuity Surgical Trauma ICU. This 13-week travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill patients in a 20-bed unit with advanced technology, collaborative staffing, and a typical 1:2 patient ratio. Enjoy working in Asheville, a vibrant mountain community known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, arts, and welcoming atmosphere.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel ICU nursing assignment
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 11, 2027
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Scheduling: Six-week schedule with six required weekend shifts and modified self-scheduling
- Unit: 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU with an average patient ratio of 1:2
- Documentation: Cerner PowerChart
- Uniform: All navy, all white, or navy bottoms with a white top
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience
- Recent Surgical ICU experience required
- Trauma ICU experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center required
- Active BLS and ACLS certifications
- Acute-care ICU experience required; long-term acute care experience alone will not meet the requirements
- Strong teamwork, flexibility, compassion, and a positive attitude
- Ability to float to other intensive care or step-down units as needed
Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive critical-care nursing to critically ill surgical and trauma patients
- Monitor complex ICU patients and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Assist with and perform critical-care procedures, including intubation and extubation, chest tube management, central and arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, and tracheostomy care
- Care for patients receiving CRRT or hemodialysis, EVD or bolt monitoring, wound vac therapy, and advanced ventilatory support
- Administer specialized therapies and medications, including hypertonic medications and TPA, according to established protocols
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Maintain accurate patient documentation in Cerner PowerChart
- Support a culture of safety, compassion, accountability, and high-quality patient care
Apply now for this travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a collaborative Surgical Trauma ICU team.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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