Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,015 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) located in Asheville, North Carolina. This position involves providing compassionate patient care in an inpatient overflow unit featuring medical surgical and step-down patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day to ensure compliance with certification requirements.

Job Details:

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Position Type: Contract
• Shift: Days; 12-hour shift hours; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: June 15, 2026
• Number of Positions: 1
• Required Qualifications: Must have BLS and ACLS certifications; experience in progressive care nursing; cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; clinical experience relevant to the role; ability to work in North Carolina; no minimum experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Recent progressive care experience preferred; telemetry competency.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other units as needed.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit type: Inpatient overflow unit with medical surgical and step-down patients
  • Patient ratios: 1:5/1:6 stretch dependent on level of care
  • Short stay (24-hour length of stay) patients targeted to this unit with quick turnover
  • Telemetry monitoring: Patients are hardwired to bedside monitors if telemetry is indicated
  • Dress Code: Scrubs in navy and/or white tops with navy bottoms, all white shoes
  • Weekends: Every other weekend required; no on-call responsibilities
  • Equipment: Telemetry monitoring system

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1264304. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus