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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse position available in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves providing critical patient care in a newly equipped, Level I Trauma Center's Surgical Intensive Care Unit (STICU). The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to patient care, with an emphasis on critical interventions and procedures. The assignment is located in Asheville, NC, starting October 12, 2026, and will run through January 11, 2027.

Job Details Position: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Nurse Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week Start Date: 10/12/2026 End Date: 01/11/2027 Required Qualifications: Valid Nursing License, Active ACLS and BLS Certifications, ICU experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center, trauma ICU experience, surgical ICU experience, 0 years minimum of relevant experience, located within a reasonable distance to the facility.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with advanced equipment such as ventilators, GE Carescape bedside monitors, CRRT machines, and advanced airway management. Candidate must be a team player with positive attitude and flexibility.

Type of unit: Surgical Intensive Care Unit with 20 beds, patient ratios of 1:2, staffed with experienced RNs, supervisors, PCTs, and dedicated ICU support staff.

Procedures performed: Intubation, extubation, chest tube and central line placements, A-line placement, Foley placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, hypertonic medication administration, trach placement, EVD/bold placement, CRRT/HD, irrigation and debridement, minor surgery.

Documentation system: Cerner PowerChart Unit specific policies and guidelines: Please refer to attached policies and daily operations documentation.

Additional Information: The unit operates with modified self-scheduling, has new equipment and technology, and values staff with tenure and experience. Prospective candidates are encouraged to consider the supportive environment and diverse procedures.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-20 Cross Country Job ID 1320172. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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