Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit with a patient ratio of 4:1 (up to 5:1 when stretched)
• Perform neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, and TLSO brace management
• Manage chest tubes, PCA pumps, IV infusions, and lumbar drains
• Assist with feeding tube placement and blood transfusions
• Operate unit equipment including IV pumps, Skylift, and patient lifts
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience in neuro and trauma care
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Ability to work every other weekend

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong background in neuro and trauma care within a PCU or stepdown setting
• Experience with lumbar drains and tracheostomy care

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a well-staffed, team-oriented unit in a collaborative patient-focused environment
• Gain experience in a high-acuity progressive care setting with a diverse range of procedures and specialized patient populations