PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: RN - PCU (Travel)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: 5W 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 ratio:

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Med-Surg / Telemetry nursing experience
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree
• Leadership experience
• Charge Nurse experience

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fast-paced, team-oriented, compassionate work culture
• Typical patient preparation includes Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology (IR), and Operating Room (OR)
• Dress code: Navy blue or white scrubs
• Floating areas: Med-Surg units 3W, 5W, K8 (sister units)
• Weekend shifts: Must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday count as weekend shifts on night shift)

Summary

This travel RN position in Asheville, NC, offers the opportunity to work in a well-recognized hospital with a strong focus on nursing excellence and patient safety. The role requires solid experience in PCU or Med-Surg telemetry nursing, current RN licensure, and essential certifications. The unit is well-staffed with a supportive team and uses advanced monitoring technology and EMR systems. Candidates with leadership skills and a BSN are preferred.