Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Asheville, NC
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,148/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start Date10/25/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

7% higher than average Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,148/week

Estimated taxable pay
$648/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,500/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
Continuing Education
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Profile

Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (2 years)

Other qualifications

Education

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

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

RN – Neuro ICU (J4-NSICU)

Hospital: Mission Health – Asheville, NC
Unit: J4-NSICU | Building J
Shift: Nights | 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Schedule: 3x12s
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hrs/week
Contract: 13 weeks
Patient Ratio: 1:2
Beds: 12
Charting: Cerner
Equipment: Baxter pumps

Must-Haves

ICU experience
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Strong Neuro ICU experience preferred
Neurology experience strongly preferred

Required Neuro ICU Skills

Candidate should have experience with:

Post-thrombectomy patients
Post-TPA patients
Post-neurosurgery patients
EVD management at bedside
A-line monitoring
CRRT

Scheduling & Floating

Self-scheduling based on unit needs
6 weekend shifts per scheduling period
Travelers float first to other ICUs, then to step-down units as needed

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidate is an ICU RN with strong Neuro/Neuro ICU experience, particularly caring for post-thrombectomy, TPA, and neurosurgical patients, with competency in EVDs, A-lines, and CRRT.

Employer

Care Career

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit 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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