Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,016/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Travel PCU Registered Nurse Job in Asheville, North Carolina

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, and advance your nursing career in a high-acuity hospital setting. This PCU travel RN opportunity offers the chance to support step-down and intermediate care patients while enjoying a vibrant mountain city known for its Blue Ridge scenery, arts scene, and welcoming downtown atmosphere.

Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Nursing
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Setting: On-site hospital-based patient care
  • Location: Asheville, North Carolina
  • Start Date: August 10, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent nursing experience preferred
  • Prior experience in a Progressive Care Unit, step-down unit, or similar acute care setting
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment
  • Flexibility and reliability for scheduled day shifts

PCU RN Responsibilities

  • Provide direct, compassionate patient care to individuals requiring progressive or intermediate-level monitoring
  • Assess patient conditions, monitor changes, and escalate concerns appropriately to the care team
  • Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions according to the plan of care
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes
  • Document assessments, care provided, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly in the medical record
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive care environment for patients and families

Apply now for this Asheville, NC travel nursing opportunity and join a healthcare team that values quality patient care, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506564. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

3.6rating(17 reviews)

7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Progressive Care 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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