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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Asheville, NC, requiring neuro and trauma care experience, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) located on the K7 floor of a hospital trauma care stepdown unit
• 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, with the possibility of stretching to 5:1
• Day shift schedule: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to stepdown and med-surg units required
• EMR: Cerner
• Equipment used includes IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pumps, chest tubes, trachs, and patient lifts
• Procedures performed on the 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
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, 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
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — Canadian SSNs are not accepted
• One professional reference required (two required if the candidate is from Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Team-oriented, patient-focused candidates are the ideal personality fit for this unit