Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $2,036 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring neuro and trauma care experience, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certification, working night shifts on a 13-week contract in Asheville, NC.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on floor K7 of a hospital's K Tower building
• 44-bed unit with a staff mix of charge nurses, RNs, CNAs, and a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) per shift
• Patient population includes neuro and trauma stepdown cases
• Patient ratio is 4:1 at grid, with potential stretch to 5:1
• Equipment used includes IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pumps, chest tubes, trachs, and patient lifts
• EMR: Cerner
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to stepdown and med-surg units required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in PCU or a related specialty
• Neuro and trauma care experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Procedures performed on the unit include neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, TLSO braces, chest tube management, PCA pump management, IV infusions, lumbar drain, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusions
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

American Traveler Job ID #P-724176. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.