Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,895 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/05/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse position is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized critical care for neurology patients, including post-thrombectomy and TPA administration cases, within a 12-bed ICU unit. The position requires participating in patient care routines, operating advanced equipment, and adhering to unit policies to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Job Details Schedule: Night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week, totaling 12-hour shifts. Certifications and Education Requirements: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), ICU experience, and at least 3 years of relevant nursing experience. Preferred Qualifications: Neurology experience, particularly caring for patients post thrombectomy and TPA, post-neurosurgery. Responsibilities include care for neurological post-procedure patients, operating bedside EVDs, CRRT, and A-line monitoring, and following unit-specific policies and guidelines. Staffing includes unit secretaries and technicians, with a requirement of six weekend shifts per period. The unit employs Cerner documentation systems and Baxter pumps and has a policy allowing travelers to float first to other ICU units or step-down units. The team values candidates with experience in neurology critical care and the ability to adapt to advanced equipment and procedures on the unit. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Posted Date: 2026-08-14 Cross Country Job ID 1289112. 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 / Intensive Care Unit About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time. Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus