Registered Nurse ICU

Job Title

Travel RN – Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU) | Night Shift

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU at a Magnet-designated, ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center with a 1:2 patient ratio
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including EVDs, Camino/bolts, GE Carescape bedside monitors, GE ventilators, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, and Baxter/Alaris IV pump systems
• Perform and assist with complex procedures including intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, central line placement, A-line placement, CRRT/HD, proning, TPA administration, and hypertonic medication administration
• Document all patient care accurately using Cerner PowerChart
• Adhere to a 6-week scheduling cycle requiring 6 weekend shifts; float to other ICUs (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down as needed per floating policy
• Deliver kind, compassionate patient-centered care in alignment with unit standards

Required Qualifications

• Valid, active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care ICU setting (LTAC experience not considered)
• Trauma ICU experience at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center required
• Surgical ICU experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with CRRT, EVD management, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Familiarity with Cerner PowerChart documentation system
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude and flexibility in a high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated facility and ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center featuring modern equipment and technology
• Modified self-scheduling options available, offering flexibility within a structured 6-week schedule