Travel PCU RN - $2,017 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, days
• 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

Travel RN – ER Transport / PCU

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ER transport and PCU/stepdown setting
• Monitor and assess patients requiring intermediate-level care during transport and unit-based care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and timely patient transitions
• Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes accurately in accordance with facility protocols
• Respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate clinical interventions

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in North Carolina or a compact state license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience , preferably in PCU, stepdown, or ER transport settings
• Current BLS certification required
• Ability to meet facility credentialing and compliance requirements prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience in intermediate care, PCU, or stepdown unit environments
• Familiarity with ER transport protocols and patient handoff procedures

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic acute care environment in the scenic Asheville, NC area
• 13-week contract with an expected start in late October 2026, offering a defined and structured travel assignment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . 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