PCU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring neuro and trauma care experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on the K7 floor of a hospital setting in Asheville, NC
• 44-bed unit serving neuro and trauma stepdown patient populations
• Patient ratio of 4:1 at grid, with stretch ratio of 5:1
• Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Equipment used includes IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pumps, chest tubes, trachs, and patient lifts
• EMR: Cerner (experience required)
• Floating required to stepdown and med-surg units
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a PCU or related specialty
• Neuro and trauma care experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Procedures performed on this unit include neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, TLSO braces, chest tube management, PCA pump management, IV infusions, lumbar drain care, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusions
• Unit staffing grid includes charge nurses, RNs, CNAs, and a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) on both day and night shifts
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Team-oriented, patient-focused candidates are the best fit for this unit