American Traveler 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: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 12, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Step-Down RN with stepdown/telemetry experience and cardiac drip management skills for a 13-week night shift assignment. Details 40-bed Cardiac Step-Down unit (E5 CARD) located in a Heart Center Day shift staffed with 1 charge nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 4 PCTs, and 1 unit secretary; night shift staffed with 1 charge nurse, 10 bedside nurses, and 3 PCTs Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4, with stretch staffing at 1:5 Cares for patients with CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post cardiac catheterization/stent/pacer/ICD/ablation procedures Uses Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, and bladder scanners Charts in Cerner EMR Performs bedside cardioversion procedures Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM Works every other weekend Required to float to MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) Current BLS and ACLS certification Minimum 2 years of RN experience 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 Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin) preferred Relief charge experience preferred US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration One professional reference required Additional Information Deliver cardiac stepdown nursing care within a fast-paced heart center environment Flexible, positive, team-oriented, and compassionate personality fit preferred Dress code requires all white or all navy blue scrubs, or a white top with navy blue pants Unit guidelines and policies will be reviewed during orientation Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months American Traveler Job ID P-763671. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler 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.