Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,955 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Asheville, NC
$1,955/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is sought for a facility located in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves participation on a rapid response team within a 815-bed hospital that provides advanced emergency and critically ill patient care. The position focuses on supporting staff across the facility, ensuring timely responses to urgent patient needs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification; NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification; at least 5 years of ICU experience; experience in a dedicated rapid response role is highly preferred
- Preferred Qualifications: Background in Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department (ED)
- Additional Information: The role involves supporting the rapid response team, with no patient assignment responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate compassionate demeanor and strong teamwork skills. The position involves working rotating weekends without on-call duties. The unit primarily performs procedures such as cardiac arrest management, targeted temperature management (TTM), trauma, stroke, and STEMI workups.
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Location: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1294351. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus