Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$1,723/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftEvenings
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,723/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Travel RN Opportunity – Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Asheville, NC
Unit: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel

Facility Overview

Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit.
Region’s only children’s hospital with pediatric emergency services.
Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas.
Only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region.
Recognized with Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence.
Consistently rated among America’s top hospitals for clinical quality and patient safety.

Unit Information

Unit Name: PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Number of Beds: 40
Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 2 patients
Staffing:
- Hospital Unit Coordinator (HUC) available 7:30 AM – 4 PM
- 4 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assigned to specific pods daily
Equipment: Standard PACU equipment
Documentation System: Cerner
Scheduling: 6-week schedules; 3 call shifts required within each 6-week period
Floating Policy: Float within peri-anesthesia areas (Endoscopy, PreOp, Phase II)
Scrub Color: Surgical green or navy

Required Certifications & Skills

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (required)
Licenses: Registered Nurse License
Experience: Trauma and pediatric experience preferred
Additional Skills: NIH Stroke Scale experience, ventilator monitoring

Procedures & Responsibilities

Care for post-anesthesia patients with a focus on trauma and pediatrics
Perform lab draws, catheterizations, and patient transport (supported by PCTs)
Adhere to unit-specific policies and guidelines

Additional Information

Work in a highly recognized hospital with advanced technology and a strong nursing team
Opportunity to work in a busy, specialized PACU with experienced staff
Supportive staffing model with dedicated unit secretaries and techs

This position is ideal for RNs with trauma and pediatric experience seeking a travel assignment in a top-tier hospital environment with excellent support and advanced clinical opportunities.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1022 reviews)

219 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

4.0rating

Pros

Great recruiters who can personalize you travel experience. You are not just lost in the numbers

Cons

Onboarding app is not very user friendly

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Anonymous

Med Surg (RN)

Review of Host Healthcare on Dec 5, 2025

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Post Anesthesia 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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