Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,975 per week

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse for a critical care position in Asheville, North Carolina. This nursing role involves advanced care for trauma and surgical patients, requiring a valid nursing license and active ACLS & BLS certifications.

Candidates will provide critical care services, engage in various procedures, and may float to different ICU units as necessary. Benefits include private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive salaries.

Qualifications

• Candidates must bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.
• At least 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule.
• Flexible and experienced with acute care ICU skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care for trauma and surgical patients in ICU.
• Perform various critical care procedures as needed.
• Participate in modified self-scheduling policy.

Skills

Trauma ICU experience (Level I or II)

Surgical ICU experience

Intubation skills

Central line placement

Bronchoscopy

Education

Valid nursing license

Active ACLS certification

Active BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nursing position located in Asheville, North Carolina. The role involves providing advanced critical care for trauma and surgical patients in a specialized intensive care environment. Candidates must bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care for trauma and surgical patients in ICU.
• Perform intubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, Foley placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, hypertonic medication administration, trach placement, external ventricular drain (EVD) placement, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and debridement.
• Participate in modified self‑scheduling policy and float to various ICU or step‑down units as required.

Job Details

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Discipline: RN
• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, active ACLS & BLS certification, trauma ICU experience (Level I or II Trauma Centers), surgical ICU experience, at least 6 weekend shifts in a 6‑week schedule.
• Preferred Qualifications: Team player, positive attitude, flexible, experienced with acute care ICU skills and procedures such as intubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, Foley placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, hypertonic medication administration, trach placement, external ventricular drain (EVD) placement, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), debridement, and minor surgery.
• Additional Information: Modified self‑scheduling policy; float policy requires travelers to float before core staff and to various ICU units or step‑down units as needed.

Benefits

• 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 #1264569. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.