RN PCU
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $1928.45
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hour Day
Start Date: 2026-09-07
Shifts Per Week: 3
Scheduled Hours: 36
Job Description
Registered Nurse - MedSurg/Telestrategy - 13-Week Contract
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
Job Description
Join our dedicated team in a fast-paced Clinical Decision/Direct Admit Unit. Your role will encompass receiving admitted patients from the Emergency Department, completing Admission Assessments, Medication Reconciliation, and initiating acute care orders. We prioritize patient safety and care, ensuring a streamlined process that enhances patient experience and reduces overall length of stay.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care with a ratio of 1:5 for Step-Down, 1:6 for MedSurg, and 1:5 if combined day and night.
- Assist with admission assessments and medication reconciliation.
- Collaborate with a team focused on ED decompression and enhanced throughput.
- Float to other units as needed within your skill set.
- Engage in minimal bedside procedures due to the environment.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Minimum of 2 years recent MedSurg, Telemetry, and Step-Down experience preferred.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required.
- NIHSS certification preferred.
- Positive attitude and focus on teamwork required.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!