Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse for a night shift position at a healthcare facility located in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients after neurosurgical procedures and stroke treatments, with a focus on neurology post thrombectomy and TPA patients, as well as post Neurosurgery care. The position offers the opportunity to work in a unit equipped with advanced technology and staffed by experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
Job Details:
- Location: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in ACLS and BLS; ICU nursing experience with at least 3 years of overall nursing experience; preferred experience in neurology, specifically with post thrombectomy and TPA patients, as well as post Neurosurgery patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Neurology experience highly preferred, including advanced skills in caring for patients with neurological procedures such as bedside EVD placements, bedside external ventricular drains, A-line monitoring, and continuous renal replacement therapy.
- Float Policy: Travelers will float first to other intensive care units or to step-down units as needed.
- Additional Information:
- Must be familiar with equipment such as Baxter pumps, CRRT, and electronic medical records system Cerner.
- The unit emphasizes teamwork and provides a supportive environment with experienced staff and new equipment or technology.
- Dress code required: Navy Blue uniform.
- Unit policies and guidelines will be provided upon assignment.
- No. of Positions: 1 (contractor replacement).
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
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 #1289112. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus