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: ASAP
- 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: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring neuro and trauma care experience, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, working night shifts on a 13-week travel contract in Asheville, NC.
Details
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on the K7 floor of a large hospital in Asheville, NC
- 44-bed unit serving neuro and trauma stepdown patient populations
- Patient ratio is 4:1, with potential stretch to 5:1
- Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
- Every other weekend required
- Floating to stepdown and med-surg units required
- Cerner EMR in use
- Equipment includes IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pumps, chest tubes, trachs, and patient lifts
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active NC or Compact RN license required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of start)
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in PCU or a related specialty
- Neuro and trauma care experience required
- Cerner EMR experience preferred
- US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
- One professional reference required
Additional Information
- Procedures performed on unit include neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, TLSO braces, chest tube management, PCA pump management, IV infusions, lumbar drain, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusions
- Unit staffing includes Charge Nurses, RNs, CNAs, and a HUC on both day and night shifts
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
American Traveler Job ID #P-724174. 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.