Posted 09/25/2026 · Job #522839
Pediatric RN- Asheville, North Carolina
Job Description
Pediatric Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Night Shift in Asheville, NC
Earn $1,860-$1,960 per week as a Pediatric Travel Nurse on a 13-week contract in Asheville, North Carolina. Join a dedicated pediatric nursing team caring for pediatric and oncology patients in a collaborative hospital setting. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing compassionate, specialized care to children and families. Asheville offers an inspiring blend of Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, vibrant arts, and a welcoming community.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Registered Nurse / Pediatric Travel RN
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860-$1,960
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: September 21, 2026
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit: 19-bed pediatric and pediatric oncology unit
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3 to 1:5
- Documentation: Cerner electronic medical record (EMR)
- Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts during the assignment, including two Saturdays
- Orientation: Four-hour hospital orientation followed by an eight-hour shift on the unit
- Dress Code: Navy blue or white scrub tops, or an all-navy/all-white combination
Pediatric Travel Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in North Carolina
- At least 1 year of recent acute-care pediatric nursing experience
- Previous hospital-based pediatric nursing experience required
- Pediatric oncology experience preferred; APHON certification required when caring for oncology patients
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Ability to float to PICU and NICU areas as needed
Pediatric Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric and pediatric oncology patients
- Assess patient conditions, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate treatment outcomes
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for changes in patient status
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, patient care technicians, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Support children and families through complex diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Cerner electronic medical record
- Follow pediatric, oncology, infection prevention, and patient safety standards
- Respond effectively to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
- Float to PICU or NICU assignments when needed and within demonstrated competency
Apply now for this Pediatric Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a supportive healthcare team caring for children and families.
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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