Travel Nurse - RN - Progressive Care Unit

Aura Health
Aura Health

Asheville, NC, USA

Posted on Jul 4, 2026
Role: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse responsible for monitoring and assessing patients requiring close observation but not in need of ICU care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor cardiac and vital signs using advanced equipment to detect changes and enable timely interventions.
  • Provide care for patients receiving complex medications, including titration based on vital signs.
  • Ensure patient stability through frequent assessment and vigilant monitoring.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Active RN License
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program
  • BLS & ACLS Certifications
  • At least 18 months recent experience in an Acute Care PCU/Step-down setting

Key Duties: Care for patients requiring close monitoring, utilizing technology to detect emergency changes, and providing critical assessments in various step-down units including cardiac, neuro, surgical, and ER holding.

Additional Information: Benefits include weekly pay, credentialing fee coverage, housing options, health insurance, life/disability insurance, travel reimbursement, and 401(k) matching. The role emphasizes patient safety, vigilant monitoring, and high-quality clinical care.