Travel Contract

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

$1,705-2,617/week

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Job info

Job Opportunity: RN - PCU (Travel)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Unit: 6 West Neurosciences
Type: Travel Assignment
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Number of Beds: 36
Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 6 RNs, 3 CNAs, 1 HUC
- Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 6 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1 HUC
Patient Ratios:
- Day Shift: 5:1 or 6:1 (stretch)
- Night Shift: 7:1 (stretch)
Equipment: Standard Med Surge Equipment
EMR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Current certifications in ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Work Environment & Culture

Shift: Day and Night shifts available
Personality Fit: Outgoing, self-motivated
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
Floating: May float to other med surge floors
Schedule: Every other weekend required

Additional Notes

New staff receive a reference book at the start of the contract
Unit policies and guidelines are provided

Prior travel experience is not specified or required for this position.

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.1rating(171 reviews)

11 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

4.0rating

Pros

Schedule flexibility

Cons

Cost of living

Justin H

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Staff Position Aug '25

Review of Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus on Feb 21, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
723 beds

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Progressive 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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