Travel Contract

RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,039/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

5% higher than average Registered Nurse / Telemetry Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,039/week

Benefits

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

Qualifications

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Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

North Carolina Nursing License

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Description

Job Opportunity: RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: D2, 2nd floor, Mission Main Campus
Beds: 20
Staff per shift:
- Day: 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 2 CNAs
- Night: 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 2 CNAs
Patient Ratios: 1:5 or 1:6 (stretch), depending on level of care
Patient Type: Inpatient overflow unit with mixed medical-surgical and step-down patients
Short stay patients (<24 hr length of stay) targeted to this unit
Quick turnover environment
Equipment: Telemetry (all telemetry patients hardwired to bedside monitors)
EMR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience, including telemetry competency within the last year
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Skills & Experience

Must have:
- Telemetry competency
- Progressive Care experience
Preferred:
- Recent progressive care experience

Work Environment & Expectations

Floating: Travelers required to float to other units as needed
Dress Code: Navy and/or white top, navy bottom, or all white scrubs
Schedule: Every other weekend required; no on-call required
Personality Fit: Positive attitude, patient experience focused, kind, compassionate, team player

Additional Notes

This is a travel assignment at a highly recognized hospital with Magnet® designation and multiple safety and quality awards.
The unit is fast-paced with a focus on short stay and mixed acuity patients.

Employer

PRIDE Health

4.2rating(91 reviews)

57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

5.0rating

Pros

Nenshi is a wonderful recruiter. Very detailed and thorough. Top tier communication.

Cons

I have not experienced any negative feedback.

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

Sharonda C

Monitor Technician (Allied Health Professional)

Review of PRIDE Health on Apr 2, 2026

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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 Telemetry 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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