Travel ICU RN - $2,000 per week

American Traveler 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 Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU) night shift position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring prior trauma and surgical ICU experience. Details Work in a 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU) at a Magnet-designated, ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratio Unit staffed with RNs, a supervisor, PCT, and ICU waiting room HUC on both AM and PM shifts Uses EVDs, Camino/bolts, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, GE Carescape bedside monitors, GE ventilators, iCool machines, Blanketrol, Bair Hugger, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and Alaris PCA pumps Documentation completed in Cerner PowerChart Follows a 6-week schedule requiring 6 weekend shifts Modified self-scheduling available Travelers float before core staff and may float to other ICUs (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) Current BLS and ACLS certifications required Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required Trauma ICU experience required (Level I or Level II Trauma Center) Surgical ICU experience required LTAC experience not considered Experience with procedures such as intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, Foley placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, hypertonic medication administration, trach placement, EVD/bolt placement, CRRT/HD, irrigation and debridement, and minor surgery US SSN and DOB required for consideration One professional reference required No employment gaps of 90 days within the past 12 months Additional Information Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity surgical trauma ICU setting Team-oriented environment valuing kind, compassionate, flexible, and positive individuals Required dress code: all navy or all white scrubs, or navy bottoms with a white top Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted First-time travelers not specified as excluded American Traveler Job ID P-748366. 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: Travel RN - ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.