Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $1,860 to $2,060 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified PCU RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!
Registered Nurse - PCU | Asheville, NC | 13 Weeks Contract
Join a dedicated Progressive Care Unit team where your clinical expertise and compassionate care help patients recover from complex medical conditions. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - PCU to provide exceptional patient care in Asheville, NC. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy caring for patients who require close monitoring and advanced nursing interventions, this opportunity is ready for you!
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - PCU
- Location: Asheville
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Night Shift
- Schedule: 3x12
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Weekly Pay: $1860 to $2060
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients requiring step-down or progressive care services
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in condition
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments as prescribed
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, telemetry data, and other patient monitoring systems
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Respond promptly to patient emergencies and changes in clinical status
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
- Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care standards
- Support patients throughout recovery and transition to lower levels of care
Requirements
- Active RN License in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of recent PCU, Step-Down, Telemetry, or Critical Care nursing experience
- Current BLS Certification required
- ACLS Certification required
- NIHSS certification
- Strong cardiac monitoring and patient assessment skills
- Excellent critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced acute care environment
About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?
At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.
We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).
Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.
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