PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care / Step-Down RN — Night Shift | Asheville, NC

This 13-week contract (with 36 guaranteed hours per week) places you on a combined step-down and medical-surgical unit working night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Unit Overview

The unit manages a mixed step-down and med-surg patient population, with an emphasis on higher-acuity progressive care. Common procedures and care needs include tracheostomy care, chest tube management, wound dressing changes, and monitoring of patients on cardiac drips. The unit also cares for stable ventilated patients.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Demonstrated experience with trach care (required; candidates without this will not be considered)
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with electronic health records

Schedule & Expectations

• Night shift: 18:45–07:15
• 6 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) per 6-week scheduling period
• Float coverage to other med-surg and progressive care units as needed

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs

Ideal Candidate

Strong clinical competence with flexibility to adapt across unit types. Comfort managing higher-acuity step-down patients alongside a general med-surg population is essential.

Contract Details

• Start Date: July 23, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36/week