Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 9
• Patient Ratios:

  • PICU: 1 RN to 1-2 patients
  • Stepdown: 1 RN to 2-3 patients
• Floating Policy: May float to Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Scheduling Requirements: In a 6-week schedule, must work 3 weekends
• Staffing Support: Unit secretaries and shared tech support available (Tech shared with PICU)
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Equipment: Alaris pumps
• Dress Code: Navy blue or white scrubs; options include all navy, all white, or navy pants with white tops
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available

Required Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years PICU experience
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Skills/Procedures:

  • IV starts
  • Catheter insertions
  • Holding for lumbar punctures (LPs)
  • Central line dressing changes
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Tube feeding and placement
  • Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
  • Ventilator management

Additional Information

• The hospital is a Level II trauma center with a comprehensive stroke center and Level III NICU.
• Recognized for nursing excellence with Magnet® designation.
• Offers advanced technology and a busy robotic surgery program.
• Known for high clinical quality and patient safety standards.
• The unit encourages a positive work environment with experienced staff and modern equipment.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated.