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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 requiring neuro and trauma care experience, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, working night shifts on a 13-week travel contract in Asheville, NC.

Details

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

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in PCU or a related specialty
• Neuro and trauma care experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Procedures performed on unit include neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, TLSO braces, chest tube management, PCA pump management, IV infusions, lumbar drain, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusions
• Unit staffing includes Charge Nurses, RNs, CNAs, and a HUC on both day and night shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months