Travel Contract

NICU RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,890/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,890/week

Description

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Asheville, North Carolina

Explore a rewarding NICU RN travel job in Asheville, NC. Join a high-acuity Level III NICU and provide specialized neonatal care while working with a collaborative clinical team in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Join a rewarding high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) assignment in Asheville, North Carolina, a vibrant mountain city known for its welcoming community, thriving arts scene, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to deliver exceptional care in a Level III NICU while advancing your healthcare career in a sought-after North Carolina nursing job.

Job Details

  • Location: Asheville, North Carolina
  • Job Title: NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment
  • Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
  • Start Date: September 2026
  • End Date: December 2026
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4
  • Setting: Level III NICU

Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • At least 1 year of NICU nursing experience required
  • Level III or higher NICU experience preferred; 2+ years strongly preferred
  • NRP certification required
  • STABLE and NIC-RNC certifications preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-based healthcare environment

Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to critically ill newborns in the NICU
  • Monitor patient status, respond to changes in condition, and collaborate with the care team
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR
  • Support family-centered care with professionalism and empathy
  • Work with interdisciplinary staff to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Float as needed to Pediatrics, PICU, and Mother Baby areas for babies only
  • Adhere to unit standards, policies, and best practices for neonatal care

Apply now for this Asheville, North Carolina NICU travel nursing opportunity and join a healthcare team committed to excellent neonatal care.

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 #515865. 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: NICU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care 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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