Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Asheville, NC Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $56 per hour Shift Information: Nights Start Date: 2/23/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified PCU RN in asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Registered Nurse - PCU – UHC Staffing Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM — includes every-other-weekend and holiday support; floating between units required

Hours per Week: 38

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day.

Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

• Provide high-acuity nursing care on a 10-bed ICU/PCU overflow unit, managing 2:1 ICU and 4-5:1 PCU patient ratios
• Assess and stabilize critically ill patients, applying expert clinical judgment in fast-paced situations
• Manage ventilators and advanced hemodynamic monitoring to optimize patient outcomes
• Administer and titrate critical care pharmacology (IV sedation, paralytics, vasopressors, etc.) safely and accurately
• Perform central line care and assist providers with bedside procedures including chest tube insertions and intubations
• Document care thoroughly in Cerner and perform bedside shift report to ensure continuity
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team and participate in nurse leader rounding to improve the patient experience
• Float to other units as needed and support unit staffing while maintaining professional standards

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) credential — current and in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical ICU or critical care nursing experience, ideally in a large facility
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• Hands-on experience with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring and central line care
• Ability to assist with bedside procedures (chest tubes, intubations) and comfort in high-acuity environments
• Strong critical thinking, teamwork skills, and flexibility to float between units

• Ventilator management and respiratory care for critically ill patients
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
• Critical care pharmacology (sedation, paralytics, vasopressors)
• Central line management and sterile technique
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic documentation
• Experience with targeted temperature management (TTM), IV pumps, and lift equipment
• Excellent clinical assessment, prioritization and communication skills
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to adapt in a dynamic unit

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify paperwork and renewals
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• Comprehensive onboarding and clinical support so you hit the floor confident
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise and growth
• Opportunities for professional development and specialty skills refinement

Explore Asheville’s vibrant mountain charm during your assignment. Hike or drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, wander the historic Biltmore Estate and its gardens, and sample the city’s renowned craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants. Enjoy live music and a lively arts district downtown, or take quick weekend trips to nearby Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains for waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and outdoor adventures.