Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse - Asheville, North Carolina. The organization is seeking a dedicated PICU RN to join its highly skilled team. The role involves providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on patient safety and comfort. The position offers an opportunity to work with advanced equipment and technology, contributing to a high standard of pediatric healthcare.
Job Details:
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours shift time, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, at least 1 year of PICU experience, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and advanced pediatric procedures
Additional Information: The role involves performing IV starts, central line dressing changes, ICP monitoring, trach care, tube feeding, and other critical care procedures. Candidates must adhere to unit-specific policies and dress code requirements (navy blue or white uniform). Orientation and self-scheduling options are available. The unit benefits from modern equipment and a collaborative team with extensive staff experience.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-14
Cross Country Job ID #1288567. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Asheville, NC
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
ICPunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
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Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Tracheotomyunmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
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