Registered Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU) | Asheville, NC 28801

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) — 13-week travel nursing contract in Asheville, NC (28801). Seeking experienced Surgical Trauma ICU and critical care RNs for a high-acuity, on-site assignment at a Magnet hospital and ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced Surgical Trauma ICU team where critical thinking, ventilator management, and hemodynamic monitoring are essential. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for ICU RNs who excel in trauma and surgical critical care and want to work in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina.

Quick Job Details

• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU)
• Location: Asheville, NC 28801 (Asheville travel nursing / North Carolina travel nurse)
• Unit: 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU)
• Contract: 13-week travel nursing contract (Feb 5, 2026 – May 7, 2026)
• Hours: 36 hours/week; 12-hour day shifts (07:00–19:00)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Documentation / EMR: Cerner PowerChart
• Openings: 2 travel nurse positions
• Schedule: Modified self-scheduling; weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,750–$1,840/week (estimated range, actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and contract specifics)
• Scrub Color: All navy or all white (navy bottoms/white top permitted)

Why Asheville, NC?

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers abundant outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and a welcoming community — perfect for travel nurses seeking work-life balance. This Asheville, NC travel nursing job places you in a dynamic healthcare environment with exceptional quality of life.

Required Qualifications

• Acute care ICU RN experience in Trauma ICU and Surgical ICU required (LTAC-only experience not considered)
• Valid RN license (state requirements apply)
• Active ACLS and BLS certification
• Strong skills in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and critical care nursing
• Excellent teamwork, flexibility, clinical judgment, and compassionate patient-centered care

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing for trauma and surgical ICU patients, including continuous assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, and rapid intervention.
• Manage advanced ICU therapies and equipment: EVDs, Camino/bolts, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, GE Carescape monitors and ventilators, iCool, Blanketrol, Bair Hugger, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, Kangaroo feeding pumps, Alaris PCA pumps.
• Assist with and support procedures: intubation/extubation, chest tube care, central and arterial line management, Foley placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA/hypertonic medication administration, trach care, EVD/bolt care, CRRT/HD support, irrigation/debridement, and minor surgical assistance.
• Document accurately and timely in Cerner PowerChart, adhering to unit standards and patient safety protocols.
• Float to other critical care areas as needed (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down; travelers float prior to core staff.
• Promote a kind, compassionate patient experience and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.

This travel nursing ICU role is a great fit for ICU RNs, critical care nurses, and trauma nurses seeking challenging clinical work and an engaging travel nurse assignment in Asheville, NC.

Apply now to join the Surgical Trauma ICU team and advance your travel nursing career in Asheville. Join our healthcare team today!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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 #457140. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

About 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

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

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