PCU RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Telemetry Registered Nurse travel job in Asheville, NC 28801. Join a fast-paced surgical telemetry unit and deliver high-quality adult patient care in Western North Carolina.
Join a fast-paced surgical telemetry unit in Asheville, North Carolina, where you’ll provide high-quality care to a diverse adult patient population in a collaborative, energetic environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work in one of Western North Carolina’s most scenic and vibrant cities, known for its mountain views, outdoor recreation, and lively downtown atmosphere.
Job Details
- Position: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
- Location: Asheville, NC 28801
- Start Date: 10/5/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
- Weekend Rotation: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Setting: Surgical telemetry / med-surg environment
- Floating: Other med-surg areas as needed
Job Requirements
- Active RN license required
- No minimum years of recent registered nurse experience required
- Telemetry nursing competency required
- BLS certification required
- Telemetry certification required
- Ability to manage 6–7 patients depending on the shift
- Experience with urology and bowel patient populations strongly preferred
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-energy acute care setting
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Cerner experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to adult telemetry and post-operative patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
- Care for patients with TPN, PCA, wound vacs, tube feeds, drains, and urinary catheters
- Administer IV antibiotics, manage heparin drips, and support complex medication regimens
- Care for patients recovering from general surgery, urology, bowel, and other surgical procedures
- Collaborate closely with the charge nurse, providers, CNAs, and unit secretary to coordinate care
- Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered care environment
- Deliver compassionate bedside care while helping patients progress toward recovery
Apply now for this Telemetry RN travel nursing opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- 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.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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