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: 11/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 8, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Progressive Care Unit RN with Trauma Stepdown experience for a 13-week travel assignment in Asheville, NC, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Details
- Work in a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit (Trauma Care Stepdown) staffed with CNC/Charge nurses, RNs, CNAs, and a HUC
- Patient ratios of 4:1 at grid, stretching to 5:1
- Unit utilizes IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pumps, chest tubes, trach care equipment, and patient lifts
- Uses Cerner EMR
- Day shift schedule from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required to Stepdown and Med-Surg units
Requirements
- Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Neuro and Trauma Care experience required
- Experience with neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, TLSO braces, chest tubes, PCA pumps, IV infusions, lumbar drains, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusions preferred
- US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (Canadian SSNs not accepted)
- No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Care for trauma and stepdown patients requiring close monitoring and specialized neuro/spinal interventions
- Team-oriented, patient-focused personality fit preferred
- Navy blue scrub attire required
- Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
American Traveler Job ID #P-777644. 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: 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.