Travel RN PCU - $2,192 per week

The Judge Group 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: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 11 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Hospital: Mission

Location:

Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue

Unit Name: D3-A

Building: A tower, D corridor, 3rd floor

Cost Center: 616

General Information

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds: 10 ICU/PCU Overflow
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 ICU, 4-5: 1 PCU
• Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : see above ratios, charge nurse out of staffing, no unit secretaries or PCTs.
  • Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 Staff RN
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 Staff RN
• Type of equipment: Lift equipment, Targeted Temperature Management (TTM), ventilators, IV pumps, etc.
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Scheduling requirements: 12 hr shifts, every other weekend requirement, holiday support.
• On Call Requirements: No
• Floating policy: Yes, travelers will be required to float
• Patient Experience requirements: Bed side shift report is mandatory in all areas of the hospital, relief charge nurse will be expected to perform nurse leader rounding

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set:

Must have : Medical ICU experience in large facility , comfortable with hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management. Must be a critical thinker, flexible and works well with others.

Advanced skills needed: ventilator management, critical care pharmacology (IV sedation, paralytics, vasopressors, etc), advanced hemodynamic monitoring, central line management.

Procedures performed on unit:  assist providers with any bedside procedures as needed i.e, chest tube insertion, intubations, etc. 

Certifications Required:

BLS, ACLS

Dress Code : (Required uniform)

• Navy Blue or white scrubs

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.

Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.. 

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment:  Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.

WHY JUDGE HEALTHCARE? Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, is your trusted partner in healthcare staffing—connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities nationwide. Whether you're a travel nurse, allied health professional, or locum tenens provider, our team is committed to helping you find the right fit with competitive pay and exceptional support. We offer personalized service, nationwide placements, and benefits, including: • Choice of three ACA-compliant medical plans • Dental Insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • Short-term disability • Term life insurance • Hospital and critical illness coverage • Cancer Insurance • Telemedicine • ID protection • Group accident coverage Traveler Perks: • Weekly on-time pay with direct deposit • Referral bonus up to $500 • Completion and extension bonuses • Experienced recruiter to work side by side with you from start to finish THE JUDGE DIFFERENCE You deliver outstanding care—we’re here to support your journey. Judge Healthcare’s recruiters are experts in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, and we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clinicians. We don’t just fill roles—we match professionals with opportunities that align with their goals, lifestyle, and values. Founded on a commitment to quality and service, Judge Healthcare is proud to be part of The Judge Group, a leading professional services firm with over 55 years of experience. Let us help you take the next step in your healthcare career.

About The Judge Group

Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations

across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health

professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and

regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions

with the right talent.

Benefits

• Referral bonus