Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Clinical Decision Unit position in Asheville, NC, requiring telemetry competency and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Clinical Decision Unit located on the 2nd floor (D2) of a large 815-bed hospital campus in Asheville, NC
• 20-bed inpatient overflow unit serving a mixed level of care, including med-surg and step-down patients
• Primarily short-stay patients with a length of stay under 24 hours, resulting in quick patient turnover
• Patient ratio is 1:5, with a stretch of 1:6 depending on level of care
• All patients requiring telemetry monitoring are hardwired to bedside monitors
• EMR: Cerner
• Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required; no on-call responsibilities
• Travelers are required to float to other units as needed

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for PCU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in progressive care or a related specialty
• Telemetry competency required
• Progressive care experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Professional reference(s) required: 1 reference for most states; 2 references required for candidates from Florida or Missouri
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Unit staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, and 2 CNAs per shift (day and night)
• Scrub colors: navy and/or white top, navy bottom, or all white
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they meet all experience and certification requirements