PCU RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PCU Registered Nurse (Travel) – 13-week contract in Asheville, NC; nights; estimated pay $1,800–$1,890/week.

Join an exceptional travel nursing team in Asheville, North Carolina as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel contract places a skilled travel RN in a modern facility in the heart of Asheville — a vibrant city at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with great local culture and outdoor recreation. Advance your PCU nursing career while enjoying Asheville nursing jobs and North Carolina travel RN opportunities.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Location: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 (Asheville, North Carolina — Blue Ridge Mountains)
• Role: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / Step-down nurse / Med-Surg RN
• Setting: Main campus, PCU (23 step-down beds, 16 med-surg beds)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (March 23, 2026 – June 22, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) — Travel RN night shift
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 6 Saturday or Sunday shifts in a 6-week period
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (PCU, step-down, or med-surg experience preferred)
• Experience caring for tracheostomy patients and stable ventilated patients
• Active RN license (must meet travel RN state requirements)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Previous experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and a high level of clinical competence

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for step-down and med-surg patients, including patients with tracheostomies, chest tubes, and stable ventilator support
• Perform unit procedures such as trach care, chest tube management, and wound dressing changes
• Monitor cardiac drips, manage patient lifts, and operate other specialized equipment
• Float to other med-surg and progressive care units as needed to support patient care
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, respiratory therapists, PT/OT) to deliver coordinated care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Cerner EMR

Apply now to join our travel nursing team—take advantage of this Asheville travel RN opportunity and grow your PCU nursing experience. Join our healthcare team today!

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