# Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Progressive Care RN – North Carolina**Start Date:** September 21, 2026 **Location:** Western North Carolina **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** 13-week assignment; minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week schedule period; flexibility to work holidays required**Highlights:** - 40-bed cardiovascular and vascular surgery stepdown unit serving post-operative cardiac surgery, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients- Patient ratio of 1:5 RN to patient on a fast-paced, high-acuity progressive care unit- Primary patient population includes open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR), thoracic procedures (lobectomy, thoracotomy), vascular surgeries (AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomy), and overflow medical cardiology patients- Manage complex procedures including epidurals, chest tubes, tube feedings, IV glucommander, and cardiac drip management- Utilize Cerner EMR and modern equipment including Baxter IV pumps and CADD epidural pumps- Float opportunities to other stepdown (1:5 ratio), medical-surgical (1:6-7 ratio), or ER inpatient holding (1:6 ratio) units**Requirements:** - Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required- Progressive care or stepdown experience required- Telemetry monitoring experience required- Recent cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery population experience strongly preferred (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass within the past year)- CVICU experience preferred- Proficiency with epidural management, chest tube care, cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine), and tube feedings**Why It's a Great Opportunity:** This position offers the chance to work with a diverse and complex cardiovascular patient population in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates are team players who thrive in fast-paced settings and bring flexibility and strong clinical judgment to their practice. Join a collaborative unit of approximately 100 dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional post-operative cardiac and vascular care.