Travel PCU RN - $1,894 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This role requires critical thinking skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well within a collaborative environment. The nurse will provide care in a unit with a mix of ICU and PCU patients.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 10 ICU/PCU Overflow
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 ICU, 4-5:1 PCU
• Staffing Structure:
  • Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 Staff RNs
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 Staff RNs
• Equipment: Lift equipment, Targeted Temperature Management (TTM), ventilators, IV pumps, and more.
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling Requirements: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday support.
• Floating Policy: Travelers may be required to float.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be expected to:

• Provide direct patient care and support in an ICU/PCU setting.
• Comfortably manage hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator settings.
• Assist healthcare providers with bedside procedures, including chest tube insertion and intubation.
• Perform nurse leader rounding.
• Ensure compliance with patient experience requirements, including bedside shift reports.

Qualifications

• Must have medical ICU experience in a large healthcare facility.
• Advanced skills in ventilator management and critical care pharmacology.
• Experience in advanced hemodynamic monitoring and central line management is required.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Dress Code

Required uniform: Navy blue or white scrubs.

Awards and Recognition

We value our staff and their contributions to patient care, and we encourage prospective candidates to be aware of the awards and recognition our team has received.

Why Join Us?

We offer an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and technology in a supportive work environment. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. We also provide flexible scheduling options, making this a great place to grow in your nursing career.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19110195. 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: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

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