Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,115 to $2,151 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,115 to $2,151 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Travel Surgical ICU RN

Facility Information

Hospital: Mission Hospital
Location: Asheville, NC
Shift Type: Night Shift
Shift Time: Start Time: 06:45 PM End Time: 07:15 AM
Duration: 13 Weeks
Address: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Unit: STICU
Building: K Tower
EMR: Cerner PowerChart

Unit Overview

• Number of Beds: 20

• Patient Ratio: 1:2

• Hospital: Client-Verified Level I Trauma Center

• Facility Designation: Magnet Hospital

• Specialty: Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit

Staffing

AM Shift

• 10 RNs, with additional RNs as needed for 1:1 assignments

• 1 Supervisor

• 1 PCT

• 1 ICU Waiting Room HUC

PM Shift

• 10 RNs, with additional RNs as needed for 1:1 assignments

• 1 Supervisor

• 1 PCT

• 1 ICU Waiting Room HUC

Equipment

• EVDs

• Camino bolts

• Wound vacs

• Baxter IV pumps

• Client CARESCAPE bedside monitors

• Client ventilators

• iCool machines

• Blanketrol blankets

• Bair Hugger

• PrismaMax CRRT

• Zoll equipment

• Kangaroo feeding pumps

• Alaris PCA pumps

Hiring Profile

Must-Have Experience

• Acute Care ICU experience

• Trauma ICU experience at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center

• Surgical ICU experience

• Strong critical-care assessment and clinical judgment skills

• LTAC experience will not be considered

Preferred Candidate Qualities

• Strong team player

• Positive attitude

• Flexible and adaptable

• Able to work effectively in a high-acuity environment

• Compassionate and patient-focused

Advanced Clinical Skills & Procedures

Experience with:

• Intubation and extubation

• Chest tube placement

• Central line placement

• Arterial line placement

• Foley catheter placement

• Bronchoscopy

• Endoscopy

• Proning

• TPA administration

• Hypertonic medication administration

• Tracheostomy placement

• EVD / bolt placement

• CRRT / Hemodialysis

• Irrigation and debridement

• Minor surgical procedures

Required Certifications

• Valid RN License

• BLS

• ACLS
• NIH Certification

Floating

Travelers float before core staff .

Potential floating areas include:

• MICU

• NSICU

• CVICU

• CICU

• Step Down

Travelers must be flexible with floating requirements.

Patient Experience

• Kind

• Compassionate

• Patient-centered

• Professional and collaborative

Dress Code

Acceptable options:

• All Navy

• All White

• Navy bottoms with White top

Scheduling

• Required: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

• Scheduling: Modified self-scheduling

Unit Guidelines & Policies

• STICU Daily Operations guidelines provided

• Attendance policy provided

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.