Travel Contract

ICU RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,016/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Description

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN) – Asheville, North Carolina

Travel ICU RN jobs in Asheville, NC are now open for a skilled Registered Nurse with recent critical care experience. Join a dynamic ICU team in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, and provide high-acuity care to complex neurological and surgical patients in a fast-paced 12-bed intensive care unit.

Job Details

  • Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Location: Asheville, NC 28801
  • Healthcare Setting: 12-bed intensive care unit
  • Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
  • Scheduling: Self-scheduling / unit needs
  • Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per scheduling period
  • Floating: Travelers may float to other ICU settings or step-down units
  • Documentation System: Cerner

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license in good standing
  • At least 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience required
  • ACLS and BLS required
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Experience caring for neurological ICU patients preferred
  • Strong comfort with high-acuity, fast-paced critical care environments
  • Ability to adapt quickly, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and float as needed

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled bedside care to critically ill patients in the ICU
  • Monitor and manage neuro and post-operative critical care patients
  • Support care for post-thrombectomy, TPA, and post-neurosurgery patients
  • Perform and assist with advanced ICU procedures, including CRRT, bedside EVD management, and A-line monitoring
  • Deliver safe, compassionate patient care while responding to changing conditions
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, techs, and fellow nurses to maintain high standards of care
  • Follow unit policies, documentation standards, and scheduling expectations

Why Choose This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

  • Work in a supportive critical care nursing environment
  • Enjoy the scenic lifestyle of Asheville, North Carolina
  • Gain valuable experience in neuro and surgical ICU care
  • Take on a rewarding travel nurse assignment with guaranteed hours

Apply now to join this travel ICU RN opportunity in Asheville, NC and advance your healthcare career today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #515862. 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: ICU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
  • Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
  • Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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