Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $1,684 per week

TotalMed

Asheville (NC)

On-site

USD 68,250 - 91,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Guaranteed hours

Weekly pay

Continuing education

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU in Asheville, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will monitor patients, assist in procedures, and have 1-2 years of pediatric acute care experience. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs and operating specialized equipment. The position offers guaranteed hours, weekly pay, medical benefits, and various perks from day one. This role requires certifications such as ACLS and BLS.

Qualifications

1-2 years recent acute care experience in pediatric settings.
ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications required.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients' vital signs and take corrective action.
Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings.
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment.
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Pediatric nursing

Critical care experience

Job description

Job Summary

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings (e.g., EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms) and report any observed changes.
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as ventilators.
Assist physician during examinations, treatments and procedures, including life‑saving situations.
Assist with insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foley catheters, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Specialty: PICU – Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week (12‑hour nights)
Employment Type: Travel
1‑2 years recent acute care experience in pediatric settings.
ACLS, BLS, NIH, 1 year required.
Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Pay & Benefits

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. TotalMed Travel Job ID #1399596.