Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,531 to $1,609 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $1,531 to $1,609 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)
StartDate: 8/17/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1531.00 - $1609.00

Travel PCU RN jobs in Asheville, North Carolina place you in a Clinical Decision/Direct Admit Unit with a primary focus on receiving admitted patients from the emergency department. You will complete Admission Assessments, perform Medication Reconciliation, and initiate acute care orders to streamline patient care and reduce overall length of stay. 800 bed Magnet-recognized teaching hospital with advanced cardiac care and Level I trauma center services. Asheville offers a vibrant arts scene and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it a desirable location for travel nurses. The city is known for its welcoming community and scenic beauty. You must have an active North Carolina or compact RN license, at least 2 years of recent progressive care unit experience, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Experience with Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) systems and a well-rounded clinical background are recommended, as you will care for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel PCU RN assignment in Asheville, North Carolina.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PCU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: ACLS; BLS
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year

36hrs/week with OT frequently available

Preferred Qualifications
Cerner

Facility Location
Named as a must-see destination by Frommer’s Travel Guides, the natural beauty found in Ashville speaks for itself. Surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, the city offers gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is the ideal setting for hiking, biking, rafting, fishing and even llama trekking.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Nurse, PCU Experience: 2 years Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted) Certifications: ACLS; BLS SSN Required DOB Required Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year 36hrs/week with OT frequently available

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!