Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU)

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU at a Magnet-recognized, 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 placement, A-line placement, bronchoscopy, proning, TPA administration, trach placement, EVD/bolt placement, and CRRT/HD
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including GE Carescape bedside monitors, GE ventilators, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, Baxter IV pumps, iCool machines, and Alaris PCA pumps
• Document all patient care accurately using Cerner PowerChart
• Adhere to a 6-week schedule with expected 6 weekend shifts per contract cycle; float to other ICUs (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down as needed per floating policy
• Demonstrate kind, compassionate patient experience standards consistent with unit expectations

Required Qualifications

• Valid, active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Trauma ICU experience at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center required
• Surgical ICU experience required
• Acute Care ICU background only — LTAC experience will not be considered

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EVDs, CRRT/HD, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Familiarity with Cerner PowerChart documentation system
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude and flexible approach to staffing needs

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center environment with a well-staffed, experienced ICU team and access to advanced technology and equipment
• Modified self-scheduling may be available, offering flexibility within the assignment structure