PACU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC | Days (3x12)

Mission Hospital Asheville, NC
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Travel RN
PACU Nurse in Asheville, NC
Weekly Pay
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$1,869
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/02
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in Asheville, North Carolina, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Mission Hospital . This role pays $1,869 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PACU travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PACU travel nurse job in Asheville, NC, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Mission Hospital
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    • — Magnet Status
  • Location: Asheville, NC 28801
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)
  • EMR System: Meditech

Travel PACU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent PACU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by North Carolina and national regulatory bodies.

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What are the required certifications for travel PACU jobs?
Most travel PACU jobs require BLS and ACLS, and PALS when the unit recovers pediatric patients. Facilities often look for documented moderate sedation competency and malignant hyperthermia training, since PACU nurses are the first line for airway and emergence complications.
Can I take a PACU travel nurse job with ICU or ER experience?
Sometimes. PACUs that recover intubated patients or manage vasoactive drips may consider recent critical care experience, especially when airway management and invasive monitoring are strong. Other facilities require recent PACU experience specifically, so your eligibility depends on the assignment and your recent background.
Do travel PACU jobs cover Phase I, Phase II, or pre-op?
It varies by facility. Some PACU jobs focus on Phase I recovery, while smaller hospitals may combine pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II in one department. Because hours and call can also differ by phase, confirm the areas you will cover before accepting.
As western North Carolina's only Level I trauma center, what acuity will travel nurses see at Mission Hospital in Asheville?
The only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center serving western North Carolina, Mission Hospital is an 850-plus-bed regional referral center with a broad, complex case mix.
Mission Hospital is Magnet-recognized — what specialty acuity comes with that for travel nurses?
Magnet recognition for nursing excellence (renewed in 2025) pairs with western North Carolina's only Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level III NICU — a high-acuity neuro and neonatal environment.
What broader case mix backs up that acuity at Mission Hospital for travel nurses?
Beyond trauma and stroke, Mission spans emergency, neonatal, surgical, and specialty care as western North Carolina's tertiary referral hub, and it has been named one of Healthgrades' America's 50 Best Hospitals for 11 consecutive years (2016–2026).

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this PACU job in Asheville

Explore Asheville, NC

Tucked into the southern Blue Ridge, Asheville, NC is the referral center for a wide mountain region. Mission Hospital anchors that care, and travelers here often land contracts in maternity units and operating rooms as the surrounding population funnels in. Smaller facilities nearby carry their own caseloads, and many clinicians choose housing in Hendersonville or Weaverville for a straightforward drive to the main campuses, with rents that ease the farther out one bases. Time off looks nothing like the clinical day. Nurses routinely hike Pisgah National Forest or wander the studios of the River Arts District to recharge. Because the mountains make Asheville the natural hub for the region, the work tends to stay available across the seasons.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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