Peds RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,092/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a collaborative pediatric oncology nursing team as a Pediatric Registered Nurse in Asheville, North Carolina. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for children and adolescents in a supportive 19-bed hospital unit while enjoying Asheville’s vibrant arts scene, celebrated food culture, and beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain surroundings.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Job Title: Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Pediatric Nursing and Pediatric Oncology
- Healthcare Setting: Pediatric and pediatric oncology unit
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Start Date: September 21, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Nursing Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts during the assignment, including two Saturdays
- Orientation: Four-hour general orientation followed by an eight-hour unit shift
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3 to 1:5
Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
- At least 1 year of recent pediatric nursing experience in a hospital setting
- Pediatric oncology nursing experience strongly preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- APHON certification required for oncology-focused patient care
- Strong attention to detail, organization, clinical judgment, and communication skills
- Ability to float to PICU and NICU areas as needed
Pediatric Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric and pediatric oncology patients
- Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate outcomes
- Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects
- Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, patient care technicians, and families to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Support children and families through acute illness, complex oncology treatments, and hospitalization
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
- Respond effectively to changes in patient status and escalate concerns appropriately
- Follow unit standards for infection prevention, patient safety, medication administration, and evidence-based clinical practice
- Float to PICU or NICU assignments when qualified and operationally needed
Apply now for this Pediatric Registered Nurse travel assignment in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a dedicated healthcare team providing exceptional care to children and families.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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GHR Healthcare
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Pediatric Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- 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.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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