Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,016/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Asheville, NC

Explore a 13-week travel nursing opportunity for a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse in Asheville, North Carolina. Join a high-acuity hospital team and provide evidence-based care to patients requiring close monitoring and comprehensive nursing support. This assignment offers consistent 12-hour day shifts, competitive weekly pay, and valuable acute-care nursing experience in a collaborative environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nursing
  • Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel assignment
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
  • Start Date: September 29, 2026
  • Assignment End Date: December 29, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Nursing Shift: 12-hour day shifts
  • Shift Time: 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
  • Work Setting: On-site hospital
  • Openings: 1

Location Highlights: Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville is a vibrant destination in western North Carolina, surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. This travel nursing location offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, a celebrated arts and music scene, and a distinctive local dining culture—making it an exciting place to live and work during your North Carolina RN assignment.

Progressive Care Unit RN Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
  • At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience, preferably in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or comparable acute-care setting
  • Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in an on-site hospital setting
  • Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Travel RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive or intermediate-level monitoring
  • Perform focused and head-to-toe assessments, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses
  • Monitor vital signs, cardiac status, laboratory results, and other indicators of patient stability
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
  • Coordinate care with providers, therapists, ancillary teams, patients, and families
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote patient safety throughout the care experience

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel RN opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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 #524342. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

Employer

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

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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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