PCU RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel assignment in Asheville, NC (28801). Night shift travel nursing opportunity for experienced PCU/step-down RNs.

Join a team of dedicated professionals as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. This travel nursing job places you at a nationally recognized hospital where you'll provide exceptional acute care in a dynamic, supportive environment. Asheville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and outdoor recreation—perfect for travel nurses seeking work-life balance during their assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Asheville, NC 28801 (Asheville, North Carolina)
• Role: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (PCU RN / Step-Down Nurse)
• Assignment Type: 13-week Travel Contract (Travel Nurse)
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• End Date: August 10, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• Setting: Progressive Care Unit / Step-Down Unit (acute care, telemetry, cardiac step-down)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a PCU, step-down, telemetry, or similar acute care setting
• BLS certification (AHA or equivalent)
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (required for this travel assignment)
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities
• ACLS preferred but not required (preferred credential for some PCU roles)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, telemetry, and responses to treatment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, case management) to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as prescribed, following hospital policies
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, care plans, and post-discharge instructions
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients, families, and staff while following acute care best practices

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized hospital in Asheville, NC
• Experience a rewarding travel nursing assignment in a scenic location (Blue Ridge Mountains)
• Competitive weekly pay for PCU travel nurses
• Great for RNs looking to expand PCU/step-down clinical experience and build travel nursing credentials

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse in Asheville, North Carolina. This PCU RN travel job is ideal for experienced acute care and step-down nurses seeking a 13-week night shift assignment. Apply now and bring your clinical expertise to a supportive, high-quality care environment.

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