Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,283 per week in Asheville, NC

Job Opportunity – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Western North Carolina

Start Date: July 30, 2026

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Must work 3 weekends per 6-week schedule. Self-scheduling available. Patient ratios: 1:1 to 1:2 in PICU setting; 1:2 to 1:3 in stepdown.

Highlights:

• 9-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in a Magnet-designated, 815-bed flagship hospital
• Part of the region's only Level II trauma center and children's hospital with pediatric emergency services
• Cerner EMR documentation; Alaris pump technology
• Procedures include IV starts, catheterizations, central line care, hemodynamic monitoring, trach care, ventilator management, and ICP monitoring
• Float opportunities to Pediatrics and NICU units
• Self-scheduling flexibility and supportive team environment

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
• Experience with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical pediatric care

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognized healthcare team at a hospital honored as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and awarded an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This Magnet-designated facility is the region's premier referral center, offering cutting-edge pediatric critical care in a collaborative environment. With self-scheduling flexibility and a commitment to clinical excellence, this is an ideal opportunity for experienced PICU nurses seeking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of critically ill children and their families.