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Surgical Trauma ICU | Travel RN | Night Shift | Asheville, NC

This night-shift travel RN opportunity is in a high-acuity Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU) managing complex surgical and trauma patients. The unit handles a demanding patient population requiring advanced critical care skills across a wide range of invasive procedures and interventions.

Shift & Schedule

  • Nights: 18:45–07:15
  • 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • 13-week contract
  • 6-week modified self-scheduling
  • 6 weekend shifts required per scheduling cycle

Clinical Scope

Procedures performed on the unit include intubation/extubation, chest tube and central line placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, hypertonic medication administration, tracheostomy placement, EVD/bolt placement, CRRT/HD, irrigation and debridement, and minor surgery.

Float Requirements

Travelers float before core staff. Float destinations include other ICU settings and Step Down.

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license
  • ACLS and BLS (current)
  • Acute Care ICU experience required — LTAC experience not considered
  • Trauma ICU experience at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center
  • Surgical ICU experience

Dress Code

All navy or all white; navy bottoms with white top also accepted.

Ideal Candidate

Team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity critical care environment. Patient-centered, kind, and compassionate care is essential.