Travel PCU RN - $1,947 per week

ARMStaffing 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - Step-Down Unit

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and positive Registered Nurse to join our Step-Down Unit. The successful candidate will be focused on patient safety and care, working in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes teamwork and efficient patient throughput. You will be responsible for providing care to a diverse patient population, including those recently admitted from the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Complete Admission Assessments and Medication Reconciliation for newly admitted patients.
• Initiate acute care orders and ensure timely execution of care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient experience and throughput.
• Manage a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5 in Step-Down/1:6 in MedSurg.
• Float to other units as needed based on patient care requirements.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in MedSurg, Telemetry, and Step-Down (PCU) settings.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Charge Nurse experience or willingness to step into a leadership role is appreciated.
• Strong focus on teamwork and a positive attitude in a high-volume environment.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #37622116. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

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