Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,012/weekOverview
- Start Date03/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$612/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,400/week
Description
509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
The Kind. The Brave. The Driven.
Committed to Positive Impact. Committed to You.
Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Health’s flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one America’s 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023, identifying the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an “A,” nationally recognizing Mission Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet® Designation in November 2020, the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards. For an up-to-date list of Mission Hospital’s recognitions, visit our Awards & Recognitions page.
We are the region’s referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. And Mission Children’s Hospital – the region’s only children’s hospital, including a pediatric emergency room– providing 30 pediatric subspecialists.
We serve as the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. Earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes.
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Position Title
BACKFILL - TRAVEL - RN - PICU (640) - 6:45PM-7:15AM
Position Type
Travel
Position Creation Reason
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Submittal Limit
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Remaining Submittals
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General Comments
Hospital: Mission Hospital
Location: 3G
Address: 509 Biltmore Ave
Unit Name: PICU
Building:
Cost Center:64012
General Information
Unit Specifics:
· Scrub Color(s): Navy blue or white
· Number of Beds : 9
· Patient Ratios : PICU 1Rn to 1-2 pts Stepdown: 1RN to 2-3 pts.
· Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : HUC works 9-9. Tech is shared with PICU.
· Type of equipment : Alaris pumps
· Documentation system: Cerner
· Scheduling requirements: In a 6 week schedule must work 3 weekends
· Floating policy: Will float to Peds and NICU
· Patient Experience requirements: 1 year PICU experience
Hospital Specifics-
· Certifications: PALs
Hiring profile
Requested Skill Set:
Must have: PALs
Advanced skills needed: n/a
Procedures performed on unit: : IV starts, Caths, holding for LP’s, central line dressing changes, hemodynamic monitoring, trach care, tube feeding and placement, ICP monitoring, ventilator management.
Certifications Required: PALs
Dress Code: (Required uniform)
· All Navy, All white, or Navy pants and white tops.
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
· All policies available on the intranet
Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards..
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Employer
The Judge Group
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care 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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