American Traveler 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: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PCU/Clinical Decision Unit position requiring 2+ years of MedSurg, telemetry, and step-down experience, with charge nurse experience preferred and night shift availability.
Details
- 40-bed Progressive Care/Clinical Decision Unit focused on ED decompression and enhanced patient throughput, not a holding or overflow unit
- Primary function is receiving admitted patients from the ED, completing Admission Assessments, Medication Reconciliation, and initiating acute care orders
- Cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses requiring a well-rounded clinical background
- Patient ratios: 1:5 Step-Down or 1:6 MedSurg (1:5 if combined) on both day and night shifts
- Unit staffing goal includes a free charge nurse and typically 1–2 CNAs based on census
- Uses Baxter IV pumps and Cerner for documentation
- Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
- Every other weekend required; no on-call responsibilities; holiday coverage assistance required
- Floating to other units within skill set is expected
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active NC or Compact RN license required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of recent MedSurg, telemetry (remote), and Step-Down/PCU experience preferred
- Charge nurse experience is preferred, or willingness to take on the charge role
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- One professional reference required (two references required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
Additional Information
- Charge nurse responsibilities are part of this role; candidates with charge experience or openness to the role are strongly encouraged to apply
- Additional float opportunities may be available in the CMU Telemetry Unit (centrally located telemetry monitoring nurses) and as ED Transport Nurses for higher-acuity patient transfers
- Travel nurses frequently request extensions, with some having remained on assignment for several years
- Scrub color requirement: navy blue, white, or a combination of the two; no t-shirts; appropriate navy or white jacket/sweater permitted
- Certifications should not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
- First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible; 2+ years of specialty experience is expected
American Traveler Job ID #P-735667. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.