Travel PCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Step-Down unit position requiring stepdown/progressive care and telemetry experience with titratable cardiac IV medications.

• Work on a 40-bed Cardiac Step-Down unit located on the 5th floor of the Owen Heart Center
• Patient population includes CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post cardiac cath/stent/pacer/ICD/ablation cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4 with stretch staffing at 1:5
• Night shift unit staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 10 staff/bedside nurses, and 3 PCTs
• Uses Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, and bladder scanners
• EMR
  - Cerner
• Shift schedule runs from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to Med Surg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Stepdown or progressive care experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Experience with titratable/cardiac IV medications such as nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, and bumex/Lasix required
• Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin) preferred
• Relief charge experience preferred
• No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Provide bedside cardiac care to a stepdown/progressive care patient population
• Perform bedside cardioversion as needed
• Ideal candidates are flexible, positive, compassionate, and strong team players
• Scrub attire must be all white, all navy blue, or a white top with navy blue pants
• Unit guidelines and policies will be reviewed during orientation
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• No local candidates will be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-748369. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Progressive Care Unit

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.