PCU RN
Asheville, NC
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,195/weekOverview
- Start Date01/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care723 beds
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Description
As a registered nurse - progressive care unit (RN PCU), you will help care for patients who need a moderate level of monitoring and assessment but whose conditions do not require the resources of the intensive care unit. In other words, it is an intermediary level of hospital care. Telemetry units, intermediate care units, direct observation units, step-down units, or transitional care units are sometimes called progressive care units.
Minimum Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
- Active RN license
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Facility
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
11 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Pros
Lots of other travelers, nice approachable management that are on the floor in scrubs to help not criticize, updated cerner launch point, staff helps other staff, security is able to protect staff, PD is at hospital
Cons
Charge is only available to help with traumas otherwise they sit at their desk, techs assign pts to ER rooms making very heavy patient loads with multiple traumas with other nurse assignments being very light, not enough policies to protect nurses from verbal and physical violence from patients
- Short Term Acute Care
- 723 beds
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
Super quick response, fast, and professional.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses
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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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