Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,164 per week in Asheville, NC

40-bed cardiac progressive care unit specializing in CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post-cardiac procedures. This role is ideal for flexible, compassionate nurses with positive attitudes who thrive in team-based settings and want to make a meaningful impact on cardiac patient outcomes.

Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Nurse (Cardiac Unit) – Western North Carolina

Start Date: October 4, 2026

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Day shift or night shift available; every other weekend required. Patient ratios 1:4 (stretch staffing at 1:5). Day shift includes 1 Charge Nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 4 PCTs, 1 Unit Secretary. Night shift includes 1 Charge Nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 3 PCTs.

Highlights:

• 40-bed cardiac progressive care unit specializing in CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post-cardiac procedures
• Experience with complex cardiac patients including post-cardiac cath/stent, post-pacer/ICD/ablation procedures
• Electronic medical record system: Cerner
• Equipment includes Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, and bladder scanners
• Opportunity to work with titratable cardiac IV medications including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, and heparin
• Cross-training opportunities with floating to other Med-Surg units, stepdown units, and ER holding

Requirements:

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state license
• Progressive care or stepdown unit experience required
• Telemetry monitoring experience required
• Demonstrated experience with titratable cardiac IV medications (nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, heparin, Bumex/Lasix)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin) strongly preferred
• Relief charge experience preferred
• Familiarity with bedside cardioversion procedures a plus

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a collaborative team environment in a specialized cardiac progressive care unit where you'll work with a diverse patient population and complex cardiac conditions. This role is ideal for flexible, compassionate nurses with positive attitudes who thrive in team-based settings and want to make a meaningful impact on cardiac patient outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive, mission-driven environment.