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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 in Asheville, NC, requiring neuro and trauma care experience along with ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Work on the K7 Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital, covering Trauma Care Stepdown and Pulmonary departments
• 44-bed unit with a staffing grid of 2 Charge Nurses, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, and 1 HUC per shift
• Patient ratio is 4:1 at grid, stretching to 5:1
• Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed
• EMR: Cerner
• Equipment includes IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pumps, chest tubes, trachs, and patient lifts

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or related clinical experience
• Neuro and trauma care experience required
• Cerner experience strongly preferred given unit usage
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Perform neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, TLSO brace application, chest tube management, PCA pump management, IV infusions, lumbar drain care, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusions
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Navy blue scrubs required
• 13-week contract