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 – North Carolina
Start Date: September 4, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Full-time assignment with rotating shifts (day/night). Minimum of 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week schedule period. Holiday flexibility required. No call responsibilities.
Highlights:
- 40-bed cardiovascular progressive care unit specializing in CV surgery, vascular surgery, and medical cardiology
- Primary patient population includes post-surgical open heart (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR), thoracic lung surgery (lobectomy, thoracotomy), esophagogastrectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, and carotid endarterectomies
- RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5 in a fast-paced, high-acuity stepdown environment
- EMR system: Cerner; Equipment includes Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, and patient lift systems
- Responsibilities include epidural management, chest tube care, cardiac drip titration (phenylephrine, dobutamine, milrinone, amiodarone, heparin, nitroglycerin, and more), tube feedings, and IV glucommander use
- Contract length: 13-week assignment with opportunity for extension
Requirements:
- Active RN license in North Carolina (or compact state license)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Minimum of 1 year recent stepdown and telemetry experience (required)
- Recent experience with CV surgery and vascular surgery populations strongly preferred (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass)
- CVICU experience is a plus
- Ability to float to other stepdown (1:5) or medical-surgical (1:6-7) units as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative, high-performing team of approximately 100 clinical professionals caring for a complex cardiovascular patient population. Ideal for nurses who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional care to post-surgical cardiac and vascular patients. Join a facility known for advanced cardiac care and professional development in a beautiful mountain region.