PCU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team in Asheville, North Carolina, where clinical excellence meets a welcoming mountain-city lifestyle. This travel Registered Nurse job is ideal for a confident RN who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented acute care environment focused on ED decompression, efficient admissions, and high-quality patient care.

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Location: Asheville, NC 28801 — a vibrant Blue Ridge Mountains city known for scenic views, outdoor adventure, and a lively downtown atmosphere
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Schedule: Every other weekend, no call, with holiday coverage as needed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Unit Focus: Clinical decision/direct admit workflow, ED decompression, and enhanced throughput

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 2 years of recent MedSurg, Telemetry, or Step-Down experience preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive, patient-first attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, quick-turnover acute care environment
• Comfortable floating within skill set as needed
• Charge nurse experience or willingness to consider charge responsibilities is a plus

Responsibilities

• Receive admitted patients from the ED and support efficient patient throughput
• Complete admission assessments, medication reconciliation, and initiate acute care orders
• Provide high-quality care for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses
• Monitor and manage step-down and progressive care patients in a collaborative environment
• Float to other units within skill set when needed
• Use Cerner documentation and Baxter IV pumps in daily workflow
• Support patient safety, communication, and a smooth care experience for patients and families

Why This Asheville Travel Nursing Job?

• Work in a supportive PCU nursing team with strong teamwork and smooth patient flow
• Enjoy a rewarding travel nursing assignment in Asheville, NC
• Experience a beautiful mountain city with great dining, outdoor recreation, and local culture

Apply now for this PCU RN travel nurse opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a healthcare team that values quality patient care, collaboration, and clinical growth.

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