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Travel NICU RN

Asheville, NC · On-site

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This 13-week night assignment for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse offers the opportunity to care for medically fragile newborns in a collaborative neonatal intensive care unit with strong ...

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Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) - Level IV NICU to join the neonatal intensive care team at Swedish First Hill - Providence in Seattle, Washington. This position ...

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Travel NICU RN

Edmonds, WA · On-site

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Experience caring for patients with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio * Comfort working with newborns and infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit setting * Willingness to float as needed to support ...

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Travel NICU RN

GHR Healthcare

Asheville, NC • On-site

$1.6K - $1.7K/wk

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse – Level III NICU Night Contract in Asheville, North Carolina

Bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity Level III NICU in Asheville, NC. This 13-week night assignment for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse offers the opportunity to care for medically fragile newborns in a collaborative neonatal intensive care unit with strong multidisciplinary support.

Job Details
  • Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
  • Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
  • Location: Asheville, North Carolina 28801
  • Location Highlights: Work in a vibrant Blue Ridge Mountain community known for scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, great dining, and a thriving local arts scene.
  • Schedule Environment: Fast-paced neonatal care unit with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Job Requirements
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for the state of assignment
  • Level III or higher NICU experience required; 2 years or more preferred
  • NRP certification required
  • STABLE and NIC-RNC preferred
  • Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and calm decision-making in high-acuity neonatal care settings
  • Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
  • Comfortable floating to Pediatrics, PICU, and Mother Baby (babies only) as needed
Responsibilities
  • Provide safe, compassionate, developmentally appropriate care to critically ill and premature newborns
  • Monitor patient status and respond quickly to changes in condition in a high-acuity NICU environment
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the care team to support optimal neonatal outcomes
  • Deliver care across a range of acuity levels, including 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4 assignments
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the EMR
  • Support unit workflow, safety standards, and family-centered care practices
  • Float to approved pediatric areas when assigned and within scope of practice

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506342. 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: NICU

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