Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerAsheville, North Carolina, United StatesPosition ID: P-735667Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z$2,083.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Charge RN for a Clinical Decision/PCU unit requiring 2+ years of MedSurg, Telemetry, and Step-Down experience and NIHSS certification.DetailsWorks in a 40-bed Clinical Decision/Direct Admit Unit focused on ED decompression and throughputCares for a wide variety of admitted patients requiring admission assessment, medication reconciliation, and initiation of acute care ordersPatient ratios of 1:5 Step-Down/1:6 MedSurg, combined at 1:5 for day and night shiftsUnit typically staffs a free charge nurse with 1-2 CNAs based on volumeUses Baxter IV pumps and Cerner documentation systemMinimal bedside procedures performed due to unit environmentNight shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AMWorks every other weekend with no on-call requirementExpected to float to other units within skill setAdditional opportunities may be available in the CMU Telemetry Unit or as an ED Transport NurseRequirementsActive NC or compact RN license requiredBLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of recent MedSurg, Telemetry (remote), and Step-Down (PCU) experience preferredCharge Nurse experience or willingness to serve in that role appreciatedNo employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 monthsUS Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (Canadian SSNs not accepted)Additional InformationServe as Charge Nurse supporting a fast-paced, quick-turnover unit focused on patient safety and teamworkAssist with holiday coverage as neededRequired to wear navy blue/white scrubs or a combination of the two colors, with no t-shirts allowedMany travelers on this unit extend their assignments, with some staying for several yearsMust reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted