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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Asheville, NC, requiring at least 2 years of nursing experience and tracheostomy care skills.
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Located on a Pulmonary Medicine stepdown unit (A7E PMCU) within the main campus of a hospital in Asheville, NC
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Unit consists of 23 step-down beds and 16 med-surg beds
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Patient ratios are 1:3-4 on the step-down side and 1:4-6 on the med-surg side
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Patient population includes pulmonary medicine patients requiring step-down level care, including stable vented patients and those with trachs and chest tubes
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Common procedures include trach care, chest tube management, wound dressing changes, and management of cardiac drips
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Equipment includes lifts, chest tubes, and tracheostomy-related supplies
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EMR is Cerner; prior experience preferred
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Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (12-hour shifts)
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Requires 6 Saturday or Sunday shifts per 6-week period
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Floating to other med-surg and progressive care units is required
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13-week contract
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment)
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for PCU RNs
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Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
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Hands-on tracheostomy care experience required
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
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Day shift staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 11 RNs, and 4 PCTs; night shift includes 1 charge nurse, 10 RNs, and 4 PCTs
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Candidates with a flexible, adaptable personality and high clinical competence are the best fit for this unit
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Navy blue scrubs are required
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Cerner EMR experience is preferred but not required
