PICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PICU Registered Nurse (Travel) — 13-week night shift contract in Asheville, NC. Join our Pediatric ICU nursing team and advance your travel nurse career.

Join a dedicated team as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel contract in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. Provide critical care to pediatric patients at a renowned hospital while enjoying the Blue Ridge Mountains, a vibrant downtown arts scene, and excellent outdoor recreation. Ideal for experienced pediatric RNs and travel nurses seeking Asheville nursing jobs and North Carolina travel nurse opportunities.

Job Details — PICU Travel Nurse, Asheville, NC

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Location: Asheville, NC 28801 (Asheville nursing jobs / North Carolina travel nurse)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) — night shift PICU nurse
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse / Pediatric RN)
• Orientation: 4-hour hospital orientation followed by an 8-hour floor orientation shift

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active RN license (North Carolina or compact state) — NC RN or multistate compact preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent PICU nursing experience (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience required)
• BLS certification required
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to a fast-paced critical care environment
• Professionalism, strong communication, and teamwork skills for multidisciplinary pediatric care
• Compliance with facility dress code: navy, white, or a combination for RNs

Responsibilities — Pediatric ICU RN

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate critical care to pediatric patients in the PICU
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, interpret clinical data, administer medications, and perform nursing interventions as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate and support families throughout the patient’s stay, providing clear communication and compassionate guidance
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and uphold hospital standards and policies
• Participate in hospital orientation, ongoing education, and unit-based training to ensure best practices in pediatric critical care

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our PICU team in Asheville, NC. Join our healthcare team today and make an immediate impact as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse.

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