Registered Nurse - PCU
Location: Asheville, NC
Start Date: 03-30-2026
End Date: 06-29-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shifts, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, exact days vary (overnight/NOC)
Hours per Week: 38
Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, evidence-based nursing care to progressive care patients
- Monitor telemetry and clinical status closely, intervening early when changes occur
- Administer medications and therapies safely and accurately
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and update care plans
- Educate patients and families with compassion and clarity about conditions and discharge plans
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record promptly
- Support unit flow by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently
Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of assignment or ability to obtain licensure quickly
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience (PCU/telemetry or similar acute care experience preferred)
- Current BLS required; ACLS and other advanced certifications preferred
- Comfort with telemetry monitoring, complex med administration, and critical thinking in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to pass standard background and health screenings for travel assignments
Education
- Nursing degree required (ADN or BSN)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong assessment skills and familiarity with progressive care/telemetry patient populations
- Proficient in IV medication administration and infusion pump management
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with interdisciplinary staff
- Skilled at prioritization and time management during busy overnight shifts
- Competency in electronic medical records documentation and handoff communication
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and support to make relocation easy
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
- Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify logistics
- Clinical support from a collaborative team that values your expertise
- Professional development and continuing education support
Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC
Asheville is a fantastic home base for your 13-week adventure. Explore the Biltmore Estate and its gardens, drive or hike along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and hit local trails in Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a vibrant downtown with farm-to-table eateries, a lively craft brewery scene, independent galleries in the River Arts District, and year-round live music. Weekend trips to the Great Smoky Mountains or charming nearby towns are an easy escape.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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