Travel ICU RN - $1,895 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Job Title Travel RN – Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU) | Night Shift Location Asheville, North Carolina Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Full-Time | Onsite | Projected Start: September 21, 2026 Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU at a Magnet-designated, ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center with a 1:2 patient ratio Perform and assist with advanced procedures including intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, central line and A-line placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, trach placement, EVD/bolt placement, and CRRT/HD Operate and monitor specialized equipment including EVDs, Camino/bolts, GE Carescape bedside monitors, GE ventilators, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, Bair Hugger, iCool machines, Blanketrol blankets, Baxter IV pumps, Alaris PCA pumps, and Kangaroo feeding pumps Document all patient care accurately using Cerner PowerChart Adhere to scheduling requirements including a minimum of 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule cycle Float as needed to other ICU units (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down as per floating policy; travelers float before core staff Required Qualifications Active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license Active ACLS and BLS certifications Minimum of 2 years of acute care ICU experience (LTAC experience not accepted) Trauma ICU experience at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center Surgical ICU experience required Preferred Experience / Skills Demonstrated ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude and flexible approach to unit needs Experience with CRRT, EVD/bolt management, and hypertonic medication administration Familiarity with Cerner PowerChart documentation system Why Join Us Work within a well-staffed, high-acuity unit at a nationally recognized Magnet Hospital and ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center with access to advanced technology and equipment Benefit from a modified self-scheduling model, offering flexibility within a structured 6-week schedule Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID 774445. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICU About Concentric Healthcare Staffing Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust. The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth. Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline. Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others