Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,016 per week

GHR Healthcare 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 Employment Type: Travel Travel PCU Registered Nurse Job in Asheville, North Carolina Experienced PCU Registered Nurse wanted for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Asheville, NC. Join a fast-paced Cardiovascular Progressive Care unit and provide high-acuity care to complex cardiac and vascular patients while working with a collaborative, experienced healthcare team in one of North Carolina’s most scenic mountain cities. Job Details Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Setting: Cardiovascular Progressive Care / Stepdown Location: Asheville, NC 28801 Assignment Length: 13 weeks Start Date: August 31, 2026 Shift: 12-hour day shifts Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890 Call: No call required Weekend Requirement: Minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period Floating: May float to other stepdown, med-surg, or ER inpatient holding areas as needed Job Requirements Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience required Stepdown RN experience required Telemetry nursing experience required Current ACLS and BLS certifications required Experience with cardiovascular or vascular surgery patients preferred CVICU experience is a plus Comfort working in a fast-paced acute care environment with changing patient acuity Strong teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability are essential Responsibilities Care for cardiovascular and vascular surgery patients, including open heart, TAVR, thoracic surgery, AAA repair, and fem-pop bypass cases Monitor and manage overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, chest pain, DKA, sepsis, and heart block Provide skilled stepdown and telemetry nursing care for patients with complex needs Manage chest tubes, epidurals, tube feedings, and cardiac drips as ordered Administer and titrate medications using a variety of infusion pumps and cardiac protocols Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care Document care accurately using Cerner EMR Support a positive, team-oriented environment while maintaining flexibility across assigned units Apply now to join this exciting PCU nursing job in Asheville, NC and take the next step in your travel nurse career. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 509443. 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: PCU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.