Registered Nurse NICU

Job Title

Travel RN – NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

Location

Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Every other weekend required | Projected Start: 06/29/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 51-bed Level III Neonatal ICU, managing patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4 depending on acuity
• Utilize Cerner EMR for accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes
• Perform and assist with typical NICU procedures appropriate to a Level III or higher unit
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge RNs, respiratory therapists, and support staff across day shift
• Float to Pediatrics, PICU, or Mother Baby (babies only) as needed per unit guidelines
• Adhere to unit dress code (navy blue scrubs) and all applicable unit policies and guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum of 2 years of Level III or higher NICU experience
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification – required
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced neonatal environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification preferred
• NIC-RNC (Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification) preferred
• Experience with Cerner EMR

Why Join Us

• Work in a nationally recognized, high-acuity Level III NICU within a large regional referral center serving western North Carolina
• Enjoy an assignment in Asheville, NC — a vibrant city known for its arts community, Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, acclaimed dining, and rich cultural attractions