PCU RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU Nights in Asheville, NC 28801: 13-week travel nursing contract starting 02/23/2026. Join a top-rated hospital as a PCU RN / Telemetry RN with strong med-tele and patient monitoring skills.

Job Details

• Position: PCU RN (Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse) / Telemetry RN / Med-Surg RN
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina 28801 (Asheville travel nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract – Travel Nursing Job
• Start Date: February 23, 2026
• End Date: May 25, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45pm – 7:15am) – Night Shift RN opportunity
• Unit: 5 West Medicine (36 beds)
• Dress Code: Navy blue top and bottom, white top and navy blue bottom, or all white
• Weekend Requirement: Must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday count as weekend shift on nights)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state (required) – North Carolina travel nurse applicants encouraged
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 1 year recent PCU, Telemetry, or Medical-Surgical RN experience
• Strong skills in medical telemetry, remote patient monitoring, and clinical assessment
• Excellent teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and adaptability in fast-paced acute care settings

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree preferred
• Leadership or charge nurse experience (preferred)
• CMSRN certification preferred
• Experience with Cerner EMR or similar electronic medical record systems

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to PCU/med-tele patients including assessment, monitoring, and timely interventions
• Operate and interpret medical remote telemetry monitoring to detect changes in cardiac or respiratory status
• Document clinical care accurately using Cerner EMR and follow unit documentation standards
• Prepare and transfer patients for procedures such as Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology (IR), and OR transfers
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and support staff to ensure safe handoffs and transitions of care
• Float to sister Med-Surg units (3W, 5W, K8) as needed and support staffing flexibility
• Uphold unit and hospital policies, supporting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Why This Travel Nursing Job in Asheville, NC

• Work at a nationally recognized, top-rated hospital with a supportive clinical team and strong patient-safety focus
• Gain valuable PCU and telemetry RN experience that strengthens travel nursing career opportunities across North Carolina and nationwide
• Enjoy Asheville's vibrant arts scene, diverse dining, and easy access to Blue Ridge Mountain hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation
• Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs and a chance to expand Cerner EMR and tele-monitoring skills

Apply now to join our healthcare team. Submit your resume and RN license to be considered for this Travel Registered Nurse – PCU Nights position in Asheville, North Carolina. Join our healthcare team today and make a positive impact as a Travel Nurse RN!

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