Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Asheville, NC

Join our healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit travel RN in Asheville, North Carolina. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for a clinically confident nurse with PCU, ICU, and critical care experience who enjoys caring for higher-acuity patients, collaborating with an experienced team, and using advanced monitoring and life-support equipment. Work a 12-hour night schedule while exploring Asheville’s scenic Blue Ridge surroundings, outdoor recreation, arts, and distinctive local culture.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Job Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Assignment Type: Onsite travel RN
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: January 4, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday support; no on-call requirement
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Uniform: Navy blue or white scrubs

Progressive Care RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• At least 1 year of recent RN experience, including medical ICU or progressive care experience in a large facility
• Experience providing higher-acuity patient care, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management
• Clinical knowledge of critical care pharmacology, including IV sedation, paralytics, and vasopressors
• Experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and central line management
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills
• Willingness to float to other areas as needed

PCU Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to PCU and ICU-overflow patients with varying levels of acuity
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, advanced hemodynamics, central lines, IV infusions, and other critical care needs
• Administer and monitor medications such as sedatives, paralytics, and vasopressors according to clinical protocols
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly using sound clinical judgment
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment and promote positive patient outcomes
• Assist providers with bedside procedures, including chest tube placement and intubation, as needed
• Complete thorough documentation in Cerner and participate in mandatory bedside shift report
• Support a flexible team environment by floating when assigned and assisting with unit needs

Travel Nurse Opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides access to hiking, scenic drives, waterfalls, local dining, live music, and a thriving arts community–an inviting destination for travel nurses seeking meaningful clinical work and memorable time off.

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel assignment in Asheville, NC, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.