Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $1,955 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC) Nurse in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized care to a primary patient population undergoing cardiovascular surgery, vascular surgery, and overflow medical cardiology cases. The position supports ongoing patient management in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment within a 40-bed cardiac stepdown unit.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 09/21/2026 to 12/21/2026
• Required Qualifications: North Carolina nursing license, ACLS certification, BLS certification, stepdown experience, telemetry experience, 1 year of clinical experience in cardiac or vascular surgery, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, team player attitude, flexible personality
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with cardiovascular surgery patients (including open heart surgery, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass), CVICU experience
• Additional Information: The unit primarily manages patients post-cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, with responsibilities including epidural management, chest tube management, administering IV medications, and cardiac G.T.T. management. Candidate must be flexible, enjoy teamwork, and able to handle a dynamic environment. The role involves working scheduled weekends, with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts over a 6-week schedule, and no call responsibilities. Dress code is navy or white scrubs.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1302884. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus