Progressive Care RN
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: D2, 2nd floor, Mission Main campus
• Beds: 20
• Patient Type: Inpatient overflow unit with mixed level of care (medical surgical and/or step-down patients)
• Short stay patients (<24 hr length of stay) with quick turnover
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 or 1:6 stretch depending on level of care
• Equipment: Telemetry (all telemetry patients hardwired to bedside monitor)
• EMR System: Cerner

Required Skills and Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty (Progressive Care)
• Required Competencies:

  • Telemetry competency
  • Progressive Care experience (recent experience preferred)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Certification
• Licenses: Valid Registered Nurse License

Work Environment and Expectations

• Floating: Required to float to other units as needed
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; no on-call required
• Dress Code: Navy and/or white top, navy bottom, or all white scrubs
• Personality Fit: Positive attitude, patient experience focused, kind, compassionate, team player

Summary

This travel RN position in a Progressive Care Unit requires at least 2 years of experience in progressive care nursing with strong telemetry skills. The role involves caring for a mixed acuity patient population with a focus on short stay and quick turnover patients. Candidates must hold current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications and be prepared to float to other units as needed. The schedule includes every other weekend work with no on-call duties.