Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,878 per week in Asheville, NC

Start Date: January 19, 2026

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Six-week schedules; 3 call shifts required within each 6-week period. Patient ratio 1:2. Floating within peri-anesthesia areas (Endoscopy/PreOp/Phase II).

Highlights:

• 40-bed Post-Anesthesia Care Unit within a premier 815-bed flagship hospital recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and top 1% nationally for clinical quality
• Work in a Magnet-designated facility with Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" rating
• Support the region's only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III NICU, plus the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Electronic documentation using Cerner EMR system
• Strong support staffing: Health Unit Coordinator available 7:30 AM–4:00 PM daily; 4 Patient Care Technicians scheduled per day assigned to specific pods
• Standard PACU equipment with advanced ventilator monitoring capabilities

Requirements:

• Active North Carolina RN license or compact state license
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (required)
• NIH Stroke Scale experience required
• Trauma and pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Advanced skills in ventilator monitoring

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognized center of excellence where clinical quality and patient safety are paramount. This Magnet-designated facility serves as the region's referral center for complex care including the only children's hospital in the area, open heart surgery, and interventional cardiology. You'll work alongside an experienced team dedicated to excellence, supported by robust ancillary staff, and have the opportunity to care for diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to high-acuity trauma and cardiovascular cases.