ESTIMATED WEEKLY PAY

updated november 4, 2026
$2,035/wk

Pay breakdown

Weekly gross$2,035/wk

Shift

12h Day

Weekly total is for information only — it combines hourly wages with housing, meal & incidental reimbursements.

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North Carolina
NC

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)

AMN Healthcare Nurse · ASHEVILLE, North Carolina

Progressive Care Unit12h Day ShiftTravel
Location
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina
NC
Start date
Oct 26, 2026
Shift
12h Day
Specialty
Progressive Care Unit
Profession
Registered Nurse
Job type
Travel
About this assignment
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1936.00 - $2035.00

Travel Cardiac Stepdown PCU RN jobs in Asheville, North Carolina place you in a Magnet-recognized teaching hospital with advanced cardiac care and Level I trauma center services. The facility is licensed for 815 beds and serves as a regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care. Asheville is a scenic city in western North Carolina, known for its vibrant arts scene and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlotte is about a two-hour drive southeast, and the Biltmore Estate is a popular local attraction. You must have an active North Carolina or compact RN license, at least 2 years of recent cardiac stepdown or progressive care unit nursing experience, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Experience with Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) systems and strong cardiac monitoring skills are recommended. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Cardiac Stepdown PCU RN assignment in Asheville, North Carolina.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PCU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)
Certifications: ACLS; BLS
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year

Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications like nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, bumex/Lasix; etc.

Preferred Qualifications
Cerner
Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin).

Facility Location
Named as a must-see destination by Frommer’s Travel Guides, the natural beauty found in Ashville speaks for itself. Surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, the city offers gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is the ideal setting for hiking, biking, rafting, fishing and even llama trekking.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Agency Overview

AMN Healthcare Nurse

A leading healthcare staffing agency connecting talented healthcare professionals with rewarding travel assignments across the United States.

Quick Summary

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    Salary:$2,035/wk
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    Location:ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, 28801
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    Shift:12h Day
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    Start Date:Oct 26, 2026

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