Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Asheville, North Carolina. This position supports the care of critically ill pediatric patients in a specialized intensive care setting. The role includes participation in complex patient care procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and comprehensive pediatric nursing services.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification At least 1 year of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience Additional Information: In a six-week schedule, three weekends must be worked. Patient assignments generally range from 1:1 to 1:2 in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and 1:2 to 1:3 in step-down care. Clinical responsibilities may include intravenous starts, catheter procedures, lumbar puncture support, central-line dressing changes, hemodynamic monitoring, tracheostomy care, tube feeding and placement, intracranial pressure monitoring, and ventilator management. Required uniform colors are navy blue, all white, or navy pants with white tops. Self-scheduling is not available.

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 1352661. 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 / Pediatric 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