Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,995 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,995 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/21/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2+ years License: Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Medical ICU experience in a large facility - Comfortable with hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management - Critical thinker - Flexible and able to work well with others Description: This position involves caring for patients who require close monitoring and advanced interventions. The unit has a capacity of 10 beds that manage both ICU and PCU overflow patients. The patient ratios are 2:1 for ICU and 4-5:1 for PCU. Staffing includes 1 Charge RN and 5 Staff RNs on night shifts. No unit secretaries or patient care technicians are available. Equipment utilized includes lift equipment, Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) devices, ventilators, and IV pumps. The documentation system in place is Cerner. Scheduling requires working 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and support for holiday shifts. Floating to different units may be required. Bedside shift report is mandatory for all staff. Relief charge nurses must perform nurse leader rounding. Advanced skills needed include ventilator management, critical care pharmacology, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and central line management. Procedures performed on the unit include assisting providers with bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion and intubations. Prospective candidates should be aware of the advanced equipment and technologies available on the unit. The unit values collaboration, flexibility, and teamwork among staff members. Candidates should possess the ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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