Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,001 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,001 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 18:45 - 07:15 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: Current RN license Certifications: None required; CCRN recommended Must-Have: Titration of vesicant medications Familiarity with pressors Experience with sedation and paralytics Experience with ventilators and tracheostomies Telemetry interpretation skills Understanding of hemodynamics and PA catheter setup/interpretation Description: This position requires the delivery of high-quality patient care in an intensive care environment. The unit features a patient ratio of 1:1 or 2:1, with the possibility of 3:1 depending on patient acuity. The team consists solely of registered nurses, with no additional support staff. Important equipment used in this unit includes ventilators, telemetry systems, infusion pumps, and advanced monitoring devices. The documentation system utilized is Cerner. Staffing consists of 36 hours per week, with alternating weekends and 12-hour shifts. Traveling nurses may be required to float to all areas as needed. Prior ICU experience is essential. Preferred skills include advanced knowledge and experience with intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, and continuous renal replacement therapy. Procedures performed on this unit include cardioversion, central line insertion, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis. The dress code mandates navy scrubs, with specific guidelines in place regarding additional clothing. This position offers an opportunity to work within a highly recognized clinical environment, contributing to exceptional patient care and outcomes.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam