TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PCU RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Progressive Care – Western North Carolina
Start Date: September 3, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Full-time rotating shifts (day and night available); 1:5 patient ratio; minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule; holiday flexibility required
Highlights:
- 40-bed cardiovascular progressive care unit specializing in cardiac surgery and vascular surgery stepdown care
- Diverse patient population including post-operative open heart surgery (CABG, valve replacements, TAVR), thoracic procedures, vascular interventions, and medical cardiology overflow
- Advanced procedural experience with epidural management, chest tubes, cardiac drips, and IV glucommander protocols
- Cerner EMR system with state-of-the-art equipment including Baxter IV pumps and CADD epidural pumps
- Collaborative team environment with approximately 100 nursing staff members and dedicated charge nurses on all shifts
- Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular tower dedicated to cardiac care excellence
Requirements:
- Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
- Minimum of 1 year recent stepdown experience (required)
- Telemetry monitoring experience (required)
- Cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patient population experience within the past year (strongly preferred)
- CVICU experience (preferred)
- Proficiency in cardiac drip management including vasoactive medications, insulin, heparin, and antiarrhythmic agents
- Willingness to float to other stepdown, medical-surgical, or ER inpatient holding areas as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a high-acuity cardiovascular patient population in a fast-paced, specialized stepdown environment. You'll join a large, supportive team of dedicated nursing professionals while developing advanced skills in post-operative cardiac and vascular care. Ideal for flexible, team-oriented nurses who thrive in dynamic clinical settings and are passionate about delivering exceptional cardiovascular care.