ICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuroscience ICU in Asheville, NC (28801). 13-week travel nursing assignment, night shift, competitive weekly pay and great local lifestyle in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Quick Job Summary

• Role: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Critical Care Nurse / Neuro ICU Nurse
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina (28801) — Asheville nursing jobs / North Carolina travel nurse
• Unit: J4-NSICU (Neuroscience ICU)
• Contract: 13-week travel contract
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) — 36 hours/week
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 - $1,840

Why This Travel Nursing Job

Join a state-of-the-art Neuroscience ICU in Asheville, NC. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for ICU RNs and critical care nurses with neuro experience who want to advance their careers while enjoying Asheville's vibrant arts scene and outdoor recreation in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in a 12-bed Neuroscience (Neuro) ICU
• Manage advanced critical care treatments and monitoring including CRRT, bedside EVDs, arterial line (A-line) monitoring, and hemodynamic management
• Care for post-thrombectomy, TPA, and post-neurosurgery patients with neurocritical care competencies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, pharmacists) to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Cerner (electronic medical record)
• Participate in self-scheduling and fulfill unit needs including weekend coverage
• Float to other ICU units or step-down units as required; flexible critical care nursing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience (neuro ICU experience strongly preferred)
• Active RN license in North Carolina or current Compact RN license accepted
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
• NIHSS certification preferred (neuro assessment skill)
• Experience with neurology post-thrombectomy and TPA patients, plus post-neurosurgery care
• Comfortable using Cerner EMR for documentation
• Able to float to other ICUs or step-down units as needed
• Adheres to unit dress code (navy blue)

Perks & Team Culture

• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses
• Supportive, multidisciplinary neuroscience team and ongoing learning opportunities
• Access to advanced technology and resources in a regional medical center
• Flexible scheduling options for travel RN assignments
• Live and explore Asheville — outdoor recreation, arts, and community events

This position is an excellent match for experienced ICU RNs, neuro ICU nurses, and travel nurses seeking a short-term contract in Asheville, NC. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a direct impact on neurocritical care patients.

Apply now: Submit your resume and current RN license/certifications to be considered. Join our healthcare team today for this rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Asheville, NC!

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