Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,161 per week in Asheville, NC

You'll be part of an experienced team that values critical thinking, collaboration, and clinical excellence while caring for complex ICU and progressive care patients in a supportive professional setting. Relief charge nurses perform nurse leader rounding; charge nurse out of staffing ratios.

Job Opportunity – Critical Care RN – North Carolina

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement and holiday support. 2:1 ICU ratios, 4-5:1 PCU ratios. Day shift: 1 Charge RN + 5 Staff RNs. Night shift: 1 Charge RN + 5 Staff RNs.

Highlights:

• 10-bed ICU/PCU overflow unit in an established acute care facility
• Advanced critical care environment with ventilators, targeted temperature management systems, and comprehensive hemodynamic monitoring
• Cerner EMR documentation system
• Relief charge nurses perform nurse leader rounding; charge nurse out of staffing ratios
• Floating required as needed across facility
• Bedside shift report mandatory; strong focus on patient experience

Requirements:

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Medical ICU experience in a large facility required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Demonstrated competency in hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management
• Expertise in critical care pharmacology including IV sedation, paralytics, and vasopressors
• Proficiency in central line management and assisting with bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion and intubations
• Strong critical thinking skills with flexibility and collaborative approach

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This role offers the chance to work in a sophisticated critical care environment where advanced skills are utilized daily. You'll be part of an experienced team that values critical thinking, collaboration, and clinical excellence while caring for complex ICU and progressive care patients in a supportive professional setting.