Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,955 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: 09/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) specialization in Asheville, North Carolina. This position involves providing advanced critical care to neurologically complex patients, including post-thrombectomy, TPA, and neurosurgery cases. The role requires a skilled health care professional capable of handling specialized procedures and patient monitoring in a fast-paced ICU environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours shift times, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications, ICU experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience, and residency or work authorization within the location.
• Preferred Qualifications: Neurology post thrombectomy and TPA patient care experience, post-neurosurgery patient management, familiarity with bedside EVD (External Ventricular Drain), CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), and A-line monitoring.
• Additional Information: The ICU has 12 beds, with a patient ratio of 1:2. The unit utilizes Cerner documentation systems and Baxter pumps. Staffing is self-scheduled, with a policy that travelers will float first to other ICU units or step-down units. Neurology experienced ICU nurses are preferred. The unit emphasizes patient-centered care with specialized procedures and equipment.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1314637. 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