Travel PICU RN
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - PICU (Travel)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a leading hospital in Asheville, NC. This is a travel assignment offering the opportunity to work in a highly recognized facility with advanced technology and a supportive team environment.

Unit Details

• Unit: PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
• Number of Beds: 9
• Patient Ratios:

  • PICU: 1 RN to 1-2 patients
  • Stepdown: 1 RN to 2-3 patients
• Scheduling:

  • 6-week schedule requiring 3 weekends worked
  • Self-scheduling available
• Floating Policy: May float to Pediatrics and NICU
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Equipment: Alaris pumps
• Dress Code: Navy blue or white scrubs (all navy, all white, or navy pants with white tops)

Required Qualifications

• Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of PICU experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Skills and Procedures

• IV starts
• Catheter care
• Holding for lumbar punctures (LPs)
• Central line dressing changes
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Tracheostomy care
• Tube feeding and placement
• Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
• Ventilator management

Additional Information

• The unit has unit secretaries and shared tech support (tech shared with PICU)
• Recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety
• Offers a supportive environment with advanced technology and a busy, high-acuity patient population
• The hospital is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive pediatric subspecialists

This position is ideal for experienced PICU nurses looking for a travel opportunity in a well-respected hospital with a strong commitment to quality care and professional development.