Travel Contract

Travel PCU RN (Neuro/Trauma)
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,252/week

Posted 13 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

12% higher than average Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,252/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Other

Skills Checklist
Updated Resume

Description

Travel RN Opportunity - Progressive Care Unit

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Unit: Progressive Care Unit (44 beds)

Unit Details

Staffing:
- Day Shift: 2 CNC/Charge Nurses, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 HUC
- Night Shift: 2 CNC/Charge Nurses, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 HUC
Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1, stretched to 5:1
Equipment Used: IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pump, Chest tubes, Trachs, Patient lifts
EMR System: Cerner

Required Skills & Experience

Must Have:
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
- Neuro and Trauma Care experience
Preferred:
- Additional Neuro and Trauma Care experience

Typical Procedures

Neuro and spinal checks
C-Collar placement, TLSO braces
Chest tube management
PCA pump operation
IV infusions
Lumbar drain care
Feeding tube placement
Blood transfusions

Work Environment & Culture

Personality Fit: Team player, patient-focused
Floating Areas: Stepdown units, Med-surg units
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
Schedule: Every other weekend required; on-call as needed

Contract Length

13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Licensure & Certifications

Registered Nurse License required
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required

Employer

PRIDE Health

4.0rating(80 reviews)

49 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

5.0rating

Pros

Rose Cano is the BEST recruiter. Always there for me me and answers all my questions, promptly. Lucky to have her.

Cons

I haven’t had an issue yet.

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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