Travel Contract

ICU RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,016/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date10/19/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,016/week

Description

MICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Asheville, North Carolina

Explore an Asheville, North Carolina MICU travel nurse contract with competitive weekly pay and meaningful critical care experience. Step into a rewarding medical intensive care unit (MICU) nursing opportunity in Asheville, a scenic Blue Ridge Mountain destination known for its vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers experienced critical care registered nurses the opportunity to provide compassionate care to medically complex adult patients while expanding their professional experience in a dynamic hospital setting.

MICU Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) / Critical Care Nursing
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
  • Assignment Type: Registered Nurse travel contract
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • End Date: January 18, 2027
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
  • Work Setting: On-site hospital assignment in Asheville, North Carolina
  • Openings: 1

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
  • At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience, preferably in a MICU, ICU, or critical care setting
  • Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to critically ill patients during overnight shifts
  • Current life-support and facility-required credentials, as applicable
  • Ability to complete required onboarding, health screening, and compliance documentation

MICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the medical intensive care unit
  • Monitor patient conditions, recognize clinical changes, and respond promptly to urgent needs
  • Administer medications and treatments safely according to established orders and protocols
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary critical care team
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses
  • Educate patients and families while supporting shared care-planning decisions
  • Promote infection prevention, patient safety, and evidence-based critical care practices

Apply now for this MICU travel nurse opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient 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 #522865. 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: MICU

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

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

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Neuro ICU 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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