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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring neuro and trauma care experience, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and a valid NC or compact RN license.
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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on the K7 floor of a hospital in Asheville, NC
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44-bed unit with a typical patient ratio of 4:1, stretching to 5:1
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Neuro and trauma stepdown patient population
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Common procedures include neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, TLSO braces, chest tube management, PCA pump, IV infusions, lumbar drain, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusions
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Equipment used includes IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pumps, chest tubes, trachs, and patient lifts
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EMR: Cerner
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Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
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Every other weekend required
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Floating to stepdown and med-surg units required
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13-week contract
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or progressive care nursing experience
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Neuro and trauma care experience required
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Cerner EMR experience preferred
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two required if candidate is licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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Day shift staffing grid includes 2 charge nurses, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, and 1 HUC for team support
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
