Progressive Care Unit RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Clinical Decision Unit position requiring telemetry competency and a minimum of 2 years of experience, working night shifts on a 13-week travel contract in Asheville, NC.

Details

• Inpatient overflow unit with a mixed level of care, accommodating both medical-surgical and step-down patients
• Specializes in short-stay patients with a length of stay under 24 hours, resulting in high patient turnover
• 20-bed unit staffed with 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, and 2 CNAs per shift
• Patient ratio of 1:5, with a stretch ratio of 1:6 dependent on level of care
• All patients requiring telemetry monitoring are hardwired to bedside monitors
• EMR: Cerner
• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required; no on-call responsibilities
• Travelers may be required to float to other units as needed
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for PCU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical 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
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Recent progressive care experience is preferred and will be prioritized during candidate review
• Ideal candidates are positive, patient-experience focused, compassionate, and strong team players
• Navy and/or white top with navy bottom scrubs required; all-white attire also acceptable
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months