Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,164 per week in Asheville, NC

Job Opportunity – ICU/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Western North Carolina

Start Date: August 20, 2026

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation; 2:1 ICU ratios, 4-5:1 PCU ratios; Charge RN out of staffing; Floating required based on unit needs

Highlights:

• 10-bed ICU/PCU overflow unit with critical care and progressive care patient populations
• Advanced critical care environment utilizing Cerner documentation system
• Hands-on experience with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
• Opportunity to assist providers with bedside procedures including intubations, chest tube insertions, and central line management
• Collaborative team environment with charge nurse support and structured shift reporting
• Professional development in critical care pharmacology including vasopressors, sedation protocols, and paralytics

Requirements:

• Active North Carolina RN license or ability to obtain
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Medical ICU experience in a large facility setting required
• Demonstrated competency in hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management
• Strong critical thinking skills with flexibility and teamwork orientation
• Advanced critical care skills preferred: IV sedation management, vasopressor administration, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and central line care

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to provide high-acuity critical care in a dynamic ICU/PCU overflow setting where your expertise in advanced life support and critical interventions will make a direct impact on patient outcomes. You'll work alongside a dedicated team in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and professional growth. With access to the latest equipment and technology, you'll enhance your skills while delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients.