Travel Contract

Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,201/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

4% higher than average Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,201/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Travel RN Opportunity - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Facility Overview

Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit
Region’s only children’s hospital with pediatric emergency room and 30 pediatric subspecialists
Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
Only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region
Recognized with Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
Consistently ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals (2020-2023)
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A”
Three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for patient care and outcomes

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit: PICU (9 beds)
Patient Ratios:
- PICU: 1 RN to 1-2 patients
- Stepdown: 1 RN to 2-3 patients
Scheduling: 6-week schedule with 3 weekends required
Floating: May float to Pediatrics and NICU

Unit Specifics

Scrub Colors: Navy blue or white
Equipment: Alaris pumps
Documentation System: Cerner
Staffing Support:
- Hospital Unit Coordinator (HUC) works 9am-9pm
- Tech shared with PICU
Patient Experience Requirement: Minimum 1 year PICU experience

Required Certifications & Skills

Required Certification: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Procedures Performed:
- IV starts
- Catheterizations
- Holding for lumbar punctures (LPs)
- Central line dressing changes
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Tube feeding and placement
- Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
- Ventilator management

Dress Code

All navy, all white, or navy pants with white tops

Additional Information

Self-scheduling available
Unit policies accessible via intranet
Experienced staff and advanced technology support a positive work environment

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly recognized hospital with advanced pediatric critical care services and a supportive team environment.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1021 reviews)

218 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I love having Cassie as my recruiter. She was super helpful in resolving concerns with an offer and helping me get what worked for me. She always keeps tabs on how I’m doing and is fun to talk to. It’s nice to not dread a call coming in from a recruiter😆

Cons

I don’t really care for their insurance benefits

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Jessica L

CVOR (RN)

Review of Cassie Marchi on Dec 5, 2025

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Pediatric 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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