Travel PCU RN - $1,944 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – PCU / Clinical Decision Unit (Days)

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Projected Start: August 10, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Receive admitted patients from the Emergency Department and complete thorough Admission Assessments in a fast-paced Clinical Decision / Direct Admit Unit focused on ED decompression and enhanced throughput
• Perform Medication Reconciliation and initiate acute care orders to reduce overall patient length of stay
• Provide step-down and medical-surgical level care for patients presenting with a wide variety of diagnoses at a 1:5 step-down or 1:6 med-surg patient ratio
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Operate Baxter IV pumps and perform minimal bedside procedures consistent with the unit environment
• Float to other units within skill set as needed and assist with holiday coverage on an every-other-weekend schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in MedSurg, Telemetry (remote), and Step-Down / PCU level care
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation system
• Strong teamwork orientation with a positive attitude suited for a high-volume, quick-turnover environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge Nurse experience or willingness to serve in a charge capacity
• Additional clinical certifications beyond the required minimums
• Well-rounded clinical background across multiple diagnoses and patient populations

Why Join Us

• Travel nurses on this unit frequently request extensions, with several having remained on assignment for multiple years, reflecting a highly supportive and engaged team environment
• Additional optional opportunities may be available within the facility, including centralized telemetry monitoring and ED transport nursing roles, providing variety and expanded clinical experience during your assignment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #763413. 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: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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