Travel PCU RN - $1,944 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. Job Title Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Travel) Location Asheville, NC | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Day Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Every other weekend required | Holiday support required Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed ICU/PCU overflow unit, managing patient ratios of 2:1 (ICU) and 4–5:1 (PCU) Perform and assist with advanced bedside procedures including chest tube insertion, intubations, and other provider-directed interventions Manage patients requiring ventilator management , advanced hemodynamic monitoring, central line management, and critical care pharmacology (IV sedation, paralytics, vasopressors) Utilize Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) equipment, IV pumps, lift equipment, and other unit-specific technology; document in Cerner Conduct bedside shift reports as required by hospital policy; relief charge nurses are expected to perform nurse leader rounding Float to other units as needed per facility floating policy Required Qualifications Active RN licensure (or eligibility to obtain licensure in North Carolina) Minimum 2 years of experience, with Medical ICU experience in a large facility required BLS certification required ACLS certification required Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management Strong critical thinking skills; ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team Preferred Experience / Skills Experience with critical care pharmacology including IV sedation, paralytics, and vasopressors Familiarity with Cerner electronic documentation system Experience functioning in a charge or relief charge nurse capacity Prior travel nursing experience in an ICU or PCU/stepdown setting Why Join Us Work within a well-equipped unit utilizing advanced technology including TTM equipment and ventilators in a dynamic ICU/PCU overflow environment Join an experienced clinical team in a facility committed to high standards of patient care and staff support Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID 786126. 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: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown About Concentric Healthcare Staffing Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust. The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth. Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline. Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others