Progressive Care Unit RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Asheville, NC, providing telemetry and cardiac care as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN). Join a collaborative team while building critical-care experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Nursing
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 11, 2027
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Patient Population: Cardiac and progressive care patients
- Documentation: Cerner EMR
PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
- At least 1 year of recent progressive care, stepdown, telemetry, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Recent telemetry nursing experience
- Demonstrated ability to safely manage titratable and cardiac medications, including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, heparin, and diuretics
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
- Flexible, positive, and compassionate approach to patient care
Progressive Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for progressive care patients with CHF, myocardial infarction, chest pain, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post-procedure cardiac conditions
- Monitor patients following cardiac catheterization, stent placement, pacemaker or ICD procedures, and ablation
- Perform focused nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Manage telemetry monitoring and administer titratable cardiac and critical-care medications according to established protocols
- Assist with bedside cardioversion and other unit-based procedures within scope of practice
- Collaborate with nurses, providers, patient care technicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate safe, effective patient care
- Float to appropriate medical-surgical, stepdown, emergency department holding, or designated specialty units as needed
- Support a respectful, patient-centered environment through clear communication and dependable teamwork
Apply now for this PCU travel nurse opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a collaborative healthcare team serving cardiac and progressive care patients.
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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