Travel PCU RN - $2,014 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • Asheville, NC
  • $2,014 Per Week
3 days ago

Job Description

Malone Healthcare - Nursing 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: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel PCU RN | Days | 13-Week Contract

Join a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) focused on rapid patient throughput, ED decompression, and exceptional patient care.

Location: Asheville, NC
Facility: Mission Hospital – Main Campus
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
☀️ Shift: Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
Contract: 13 Weeks (Start: September 7, 2026)

Requirements:

✅ Minimum 2 years of recent Med Surg, Telemetry, and PCU/Step-Down experience
✅ Active RN License
BLS, ACLS & NIHSS required
✅ Experience with Cerner preferred
✅ Charge Nurse experience or leadership potential is a plus

Unit Highlights:

  • 40-bed Clinical Decision/Direct Admit Unit
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios:
    • PCU: 1:5
    • Med Surg: 1:6
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Baxter IV pumps
  • 1–2 CNAs per shift with goal of a free Charge Nurse
  • Every other weekend
  • No call required
  • Floating within skill set as needed

Patient Population:

  • Direct admissions from the Emergency Department
  • Wide variety of medical, telemetry, and progressive care diagnoses
  • Focus on rapid admission, medication reconciliation, and initiation of acute care
  • Fast-paced, high-turnover environment requiring strong clinical judgment and teamwork

Why Nurses Love This Unit:

⭐ Many travel nurses extend their contracts
⭐ Strong teamwork and supportive leadership
⭐ Opportunities to assist with:

  • Centralized Telemetry Monitoring (CMU)
  • ED Transport Nurse role for higher-acuity patients
    ⭐ Great environment for experienced PCU and Step-Down nurses

Dress Code:

  • Navy Blue and/or White scrubs
  • No T-shirts
  • Navy or White jacket/sweater if needed

Interested? Message me today to learn more or submit your profile!

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance

Numbers & Facts

LocationAsheville, NC

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