Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #506342
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Asheville, North Carolina
Job Description
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
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