Travel
PICU
Asheville, NC
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) — Night Shift | Asheville, NC
This travel nursing opportunity places you in a PICU caring for high-acuity pediatric patients. The unit supports a broad scope of critical care, including complex cases requiring advanced monitoring and intervention.
Shift & Schedule
- Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 3 weekends required per 6-week schedule
- No self-scheduling; schedule is assigned
Contract Details
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Start date: October 8, 2026
Clinical Scope
Procedures performed on this unit include IV starts, catheterizations, central line dressing changes, hemodynamic monitoring, tracheostomy care, tube feeding and placement, ICP monitoring, and ventilator management.
Staffing
- PICU ratio: 1 RN to 1–2 patients
- Stepdown ratio: 1 RN to 2–3 patients
- Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) available 9 AM–9 PM; tech shared with unit
Float Requirements
May float to Pediatrics and NICU.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of PICU experience
- PALS certification required
Dress Code
All navy, all white, or navy pants with white tops.