Nurse Manager Progressive Care

Job Title: Nurse Manager – Progressive Care Unit – Asheville, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Days (No Weekends, Administrative Hours)
Compensation: $95,000 – $120,000/year (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Case by case
Relocation Assistance: Case by case

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Asheville, NC. This 40-bed intermediate care unit provides high-acuity patient care in a Magnet®-designated, Level II trauma center environment. As Nurse Manager, you will oversee daily operations, guide nursing staff, and ensure quality outcomes. This role is ideal for leaders who value collaboration, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice in a fast-paced, innovative health system.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support clinical staff to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.

• Manage unit operations including staffing, resource allocation, and budgeting.

• Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic initiatives and process improvements.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing staff, fostering an environment of professional growth.

• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.

• Integrate evidence-based practice and quality improvement into unit operations.

Qualifications

Required

• Active RN license in North Carolina (or Compact license eligible).

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher (ADN/BA with MSN accepted).

• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

• Minimum of 5 years recent nursing experience, including 2 years in a relevant acute care setting.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field.

• Previous leadership experience in progressive care or similar units.

• National certification in leadership or clinical specialty (must be obtained within 1 year if not held at hire).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ($95K–$120K).

• Sign-on bonus (case by case).

• Relocation assistance (case by case).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with employer match and retirement planning services.

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.

• Paid time off, wellness resources, and family support benefits.

Ideal For

This role is perfect for experienced progressive care or stepdown nurses with leadership skills who are ready to take on nurse manager responsibilities. Ideal candidates are hands-on leaders committed to excellence, staff engagement, and advancing patient outcomes.

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“Nurse Manager – Progressive Care Unit, Asheville, NC. Days, $95K–$120K, sign-on & relocation case by case. Lead a 40-bed PCU team in a Magnet® hospital.”