PCU Travel Nurse Job in Asheville, NC | Nights (3x12)
Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
Open
Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Asheville, NC
Weekly Pay
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$2,062
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Asheville, North Carolina, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Mission Hospital . This role pays $2,062 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
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Facility: Mission Hospital
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Location: Asheville, NC 28801 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by North Carolina and national regulatory bodies.
Mission Hospital — Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC
Mission Hospital is the flagship of Mission Health (part of HCA Healthcare) and the tertiary referral hub for western North Carolina. As the region's only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center, it gives travelers exposure to complex, high-acuity care across emergency, stroke, NICU, surgical, and specialty services.
- 850+ bed regional referral and acute-care center serving western North Carolina, with a broad and complex case mix Read More
- ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center — the only Level I trauma center serving western North Carolina; expect a fast-paced ED with steady trauma volume
- Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence (most recently renewed in 2025)
- Western NC's only Comprehensive Stroke Center, with a Level III NICU on site
- Named one of Healthgrades' America's 50 Best Hospitals for 11 consecutive years (2016–2026)
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What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
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 PCU job in Asheville
- Review North Carolina nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View North Carolina salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the Travel Nursing Housing Center to plan your stay.
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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Travel PCU · Asheville, NC · $2,062 /wk