Progressive Care Unit RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: RN - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

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

Unit Information

• Unit: 5 West Medicine (36 beds)
• Staff: 50+ (Day shift: 1 charge nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs, 1 HUC, 1-2 sitters; Night shift: 1 charge nurse, 7 RNs, 3 CNAs, 0.5 HUC, 1-2 sitters)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day RN: 1:5-6
  • Night RN: 1:6-7
• Equipment: Medical remote telemetry monitoring, Cerner Patient Observation (CPO), VC150 devices in every patient room, workstations on wheels, Tap and Go computer access
• EMR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Stepdown, Intermediate Care, Surgical ICU Stepdown, and Direct Observation Unit (DOU)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients, Neonate patients, and Pediatric patients
• Medical telemetry experience

Job Details

• Typical procedures: Preparation of patients for Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology (IR), and Operating Room (OR)
• Work environment: Fast-paced, team-oriented, compassionate, and hard-working culture
• Floating areas: Med-Surg units 3W, 5W, K8 (sister units)
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs (top and bottom), white top with navy blue bottom, or all white
• Weekend requirement: Must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday count as weekend shifts on night shift)

Additional Notes

• The hospital is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care units.
• Recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety with Magnet® designation and high safety grades.

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.