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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse position available in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized critical care to pediatric patients in a busy, state-of-the-art environment. The nurse will work in a unit with a 1:1 or 1:2 patient-to-RN ratio, utilizing advanced equipment and protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; at least 1 year of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; current location in North Carolina or willingness to relocate.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilator management, central line dressing changes, ICP monitoring, and other advanced PICU procedures.
Floating: Will float to Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units as needed.
Additional Information: The PICU utilizes Cerner documentation systems, and staff work Navy or white uniforms. The unit features advanced equipment such as Alaris pumps and has a focus on pediatric patient safety, recognized for excellence with awards and safety grades. The role offers opportunities to work with new technology and a dedicated team with extensive experience. Self-scheduling options are available.
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
Cross Country Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
asheville, NC, 28814, US
Who can apply
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