Travel PCU RN - Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Focus Staff

Asheville, North Carolina

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This role comes through Focus Staff, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Eligibility: Cardiac

Posted Jun 19 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Stepdown
License: RN licenseValid NC RN License
Term: 13 weeks · starts May 11, 2026 · Travel

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License: Valid NC RN License
Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support)
Certification: ACLS
Also asks: Eligible to work in the United States

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Experience: 1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred

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Focus Staff

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Focus Staff is a travel healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Asheville, NC, that connects registered nurses with travel contract assignments across multiple states. The agency positions itself as 'traveler-first,' focusing on providing nurses with flexible travel opportunities in specialties such…

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Focus Staff is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a travel contract in ASHEVILLE, NC. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a PCU setting.

Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 05/11/2026
Shift: 3x12 Nights

Benefits for Travel PCU RNs

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Licensure reimbursement
Travel reimbursement
Relocation assistance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive pay
Referral bonus
Holiday bonus

Requirements

1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred
Valid NC RN License
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS
Eligible to work in the United States

About Focus Staff

Focus Staff is a traveler-first nurse and healthcare staffing agency! We prioritize the needs of our travelers, giving you complete control over your journey. Our mission is to help you create the life you love, explore the country and do what you do best, help others.

Interested in becoming a traveler with Focus Staff? Discover why travelers choose us, apply today!

All-Star Status

Dallas 100 (Multiple Years in a Row)
Inc. 5000
Middle Market 50
Certified by The Joint Commission
Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction 2022
Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction 2022
Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms 2017

If you’re seeking a Travel Progressive Care Unit Nurse position in ASHEVILLE, NC and are looking to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you’re seeking travel assignments, PR or permanent positions.

We Offer

Immediate Openings
Weekly Pay through Direct Deposits
Flexible Schedules
Day and Night Shifts Available
Competitive Compensation
Guaranteed Hours (based on employer)
Travel Assistance
Dedicated/Responsive Recruiters
Day One Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Generous Housing Stipend
24/7 Support
Company Provided Housing Options
Referral Bonus ($600)
Loyalty Bonus ($1,200)
Discounts/Coupons to Hotels
Access to Jobs in all 50 States
Painless Credentialing Process
U. S. A.-based Company
Equal Opportunity Employer
Joint Commission Certified
Licensure Reimbursement
Pet-Friendly
Access to Discounts, Rewards, and more

Other Information

Job Title: Travel PCU Nurse
Employment Time: Contract/Travel
Date Posted: 04/16/2026 12:43:27 PM
Valid Through: 08/10/2026
Job City: ASHEVILLE
Job State: NC
Job Country: USA
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Hiring Organization: Focus Staff

Focus Staff is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action) Employer.

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.

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What's around it?

In Asheville, NC

Asheville, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $1,402/mo
Household income: $71,102/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Asheville, NC

NeighborhoodsWest Asheville—especially Historic West Asheville, Malvern Hills, and Bent Creek—is the hip, quirky, progressive pocket people actually name: old bungalows mixed with newer builds, funky shops, and a tight-knit feel after a decade-long renaissance. Central Asheville (Downtown, Kenilworth, Montford) is artsy, energetic, and historic, with walkable galleries, bookstores, cafes, and breweries; Facebook locals also flag Montford and the River Arts District for walkable shops and restaurants. North Asheville offers tree-lined streets, stately homes, and proximity to the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Stretching a budget usually means less-desirable sections of Black Mountain and Swannanoa or farther toward Waynesville, and fitting an $800–850 monthly rent typically requires a roommate.

West Asheville—especially Historic West Asheville, Malvern Hills, and Bent Creek—is the hip, quirky, progressive pocket people actually name: old bungalows mixed with newer builds, funky shops, and a tight-knit feel after a decade-long renaissance. Central Asheville (Downtown, Kenilworth, Montford) is artsy, energetic, and historic, with walkable galleries, bookstores, cafes, and breweries; Facebook locals also flag Montford and the River Arts District for walkable shops and restaurants.

North Asheville offers tree-lined streets, stately homes, and proximity to the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Stretching a budget usually means less-desirable sections of Black Mountain and Swannanoa or farther toward Waynesville, and fitting an $800–850 monthly rent typically requires a roommate.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: mymosaicrealty.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the typical Asheville commute at about 17.44 minutes, and Apartment Guide says transportation costs run 6% below the national average. After Hurricane Helene, roads and bridges washed out and left some communities isolated for weeks; scars were still part of daily life into 2026. Residents learn to avoid certain roads in peak tourist season, when visitor traffic clogs popular corridors, and a local realtor notes mountain terrain throttles infrastructure so roads expand slowly. These sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking.

U.S. News puts the typical Asheville commute at about 17.44 minutes, and Apartment Guide says transportation costs run 6% below the national average. After Hurricane Helene, roads and bridges washed out and left some communities isolated for weeks; scars were still part of daily life into 2026. Residents learn to avoid certain roads in peak tourist season, when visitor traffic clogs popular corridors, and a local realtor notes mountain terrain throttles infrastructure so roads expand slowly.

These sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: thehonestlocal.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: apartmentguide.com

OutdoorsThe city sits between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains, ringed by Pisgah National Forest and the Black Mountain Range. Named access includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Bent Creek Experimental Forest, the North Carolina Arboretum (gardens, woodland trails, bonsai exhibit, adjacent to the Parkway), Biltmore Estate grounds, and more than 60 public parks. Nantahala Outdoor Center runs whitewater trips on the French Broad River just outside town; the Adventure Center of Asheville has 70-plus treetop challenge elements and ziplines. Locals hike to waterfalls and swimming holes off the Parkway and treat the mountains as a constant presence, not a weekend outing.

The city sits between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains, ringed by Pisgah National Forest and the Black Mountain Range. Named access includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Bent Creek Experimental Forest, the North Carolina Arboretum (gardens, woodland trails, bonsai exhibit, adjacent to the Parkway), Biltmore Estate grounds, and more than 60 public parks.

Nantahala Outdoor Center runs whitewater trips on the French Broad River just outside town; the Adventure Center of Asheville has 70-plus treetop challenge elements and ziplines. Locals hike to waterfalls and swimming holes off the Parkway and treat the mountains as a constant presence, not a weekend outing.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: exploreasheville.com Source 2: romanticasheville.com Source 3: outsideonline.com Source 4: thelocalpalate.com Source 5: apartmentguide.com

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Living in Asheville

Asheville is a small Blue Ridge city of about 98,000 that pairs James Beard dining and more breweries per capita than any U.S. city with trailheads in Pisgah National Forest minutes from downtown. Walkable West Asheville, Montford, and Kenilworth draw younger renters; North Asheville is leafier near UNC Asheville; Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and Waynesville stretch the budget. Median homes sit around $460,000–$500,000 and a one-bedroom can run about $1,300–$1,700, so $800s rents usually mean roommates. Drives average roughly 17 minutes, but tourist-season roads clog and mountain terrain limits new infrastructure. Helene in September 2024 killed 43 people in Buncombe County, devastated the River Arts District, and cut city water for over a month—some businesses were still closed in 2026. Daily life still means the Blue Ridge Parkway, French Broad paddling, the Arboretum, South Slope tables at Contrada or Curate, Hole doughnuts, and shows at Rabbit Rabbit, if you accept the housing math and peak-season crowds.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: mymosaicrealty.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: exploreasheville.com Source 4: outsideonline.com Source 5: thehonestlocal.com Source 6: apartmentguide.com

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Asheville, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.