Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; PICU Registered Nurse

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/17/2025
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Asheville, North Carolina

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse with a 13-week travel assignment at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC (28801). Join a nationally recognized healthcare team in a state-of-the-art facility, surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. This travel nursing job offers flexible scheduling, professional growth, and the chance to experience one of North Carolina's most vibrant cities.

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina 28801
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 17, 2025
• End Date: February 16, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), 9 beds
• Self-scheduling and flexible scheduling options available
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570 - $1680

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – North Carolina or compact state
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of recent PICU RN experience required
• Ability to float to Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as needed
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record system preferred
• Must follow hospital dress code: navy blue or white scrubs (navy pants and white tops acceptable)

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Manage patient assignments with a 1:1–2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform IV starts, catheterizations, lumbar puncture assistance, central line dressing changes, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Provide tracheostomy care, tube feeding and placement, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, and ventilator management
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner
• Participate in self-scheduling and work at least 3 weekends in a 6-week schedule
• Float to Pediatric and NICU units as needed to support clinical operations

Why Choose Asheville, NC for Your Next Nursing Assignment? Asheville (28801) is a top destination for travel nurses, offering a vibrant downtown, renowned culinary scene, and endless outdoor recreation in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy hiking, music, art, and a welcoming community while working at a leading North Carolina healthcare facility.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your PICU nursing career with this rewarding travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina!

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Planet Healthcare Job . 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: PICU

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