Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,264 per week in Asheville, NC

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PICU RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Pay Information

$2,264 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Profession : RN

Specialty : Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 18 : 45 - 07 : 15

Hours per Shift : 12

Experience : Minimum of 2 years in PICU

License : Current RN license required

Certifications : PALS required

Must-Have : PALS certification

Description :

Client is recognized as one of America's top 50 hospitals, providing exceptional clinical quality.

The facility has received an A grade for safety, reflecting its commitment to protecting patients.

Client has earned Magnet Designation for nursing excellence.

The hospital serves as a referral center for trauma, stroke care, and neonatal intensive care.

It hosts the only children’s hospital in the region, with a pediatric emergency room and multiple subspecialties.

The unit consists of 9 beds, with a patient ratio of 1 RN to 1-2 patients in PICU and 1 RN to 2-3 patients in stepdown.

Support staff includes a health unit coordinator and a shared tech, ensuring smooth operations.

Key equipment used includes Alaris pumps and documentation is done through Cerner.

Scheduling requires working 3 weekends within a 6-week schedule.

Staff may float to pediatrics and neonatal intensive care when necessary.

Advanced clinical skills practiced include IV starts, central line dressing changes, and ventilator management.

Additionally, the unit conducts ICP monitoring, trach care, tube feeding, and hemodynamic monitoring.

The dress code includes navy and white uniforms, either all navy, all white, or navy pants with white tops.

The unit promotes a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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

About Cynet Health

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