Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse - Asheville, North Carolina. The organization is seeking a dedicated PICU RN to join its highly skilled team. The role involves providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on patient safety and comfort. The position offers an opportunity to work with advanced equipment and technology, contributing to a high standard of pediatric healthcare.

Job Details:

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours shift time, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, at least 1 year of PICU experience, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and advanced pediatric procedures
• Additional Information: The role involves performing IV starts, central line dressing changes, ICP monitoring, trach care, tube feeding, and other critical care procedures. Candidates must adhere to unit-specific policies and dress code requirements (navy blue or white uniform). Orientation and self-scheduling options are available. The unit benefits from modern equipment and a collaborative team with extensive staff experience.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.