TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified PCU / Stepdown RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!
**Join Our Dynamic Cardiovascular Care Team!**
**Job Description:**
- **Unit Information:**
- **Unit:** 4Heart, Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC)
- **Location:** Asheville, NC
- **Floor:** E4 - CVPC
- **Building:** E Heart Tower
- **Number of Beds:** 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds
- **Total Staff:** Approximately 100
- **Patient Population:**
- Engage with patients recovering from:
- CV surgery and vascular surgery (open heart surgery, thoracic lung surgery)
- Esophagogastrectomy
- AAA (open and endovascular)
- Carotid endarterectomies
- Overflow medical cardiology patients (heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block, etc.)
- **Staffing Overview:**
- **Day Shift:**
- 1 charge RN (routinely out of staffing)
- 13 RNs
- 4 PCTs
- 1.33 HUC
- **Night Shift:**
- 1 charge RN (routinely out of staffing)
- 13 RNs
- 4 PCTs
- 0.33 HUC
- **Patient Ratios:**
- 1:5 patients per RN
- 1:13 for PCTs
- **Essential Skills and Experience:**
- **Must Have:**
- Stepdown experience
- Telemetry experience
- **Preferred:**
- Prior CV surgery and vascular surgery population experience (within the last year)
- CVICU experience
- **Typical Procedures:**
- Epidural management
- Chest tube management
- Tube feedings
- IV gluccomander
- Cardiac gtt management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)
- **Best Personality Fit:**
- Team player
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible and adaptable
- **Required Certifications:**
- ACLS and BLS
- **Floating Areas:**
- Any SD (1:5 ratios) or MS (1:6-7 ratios) unit
- ER inpatient holding area (1:6)
- **Dress Code:**
- Scrub Color/Attire: All navy, white tops/navy bottoms, or all white
- **Weekend Requirements:**
- Minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday day/night) per 6 week schedule period
- Flexibility to work holidays
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**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day.