Cardiovascular PCU RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPC) position requiring stepdown and telemetry experience, with night shift hours and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPC) in a hospital heart tower setting, located in Asheville, NC
• 40-bed cardiac surgery stepdown unit (E4 - CVPC)
• Primary patient population includes CV and vascular surgery patients (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR, thoracic lung surgery, esophagogastrectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomies), with overflow medical cardiology patients (heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block)
• Patient ratio of 1:5 RN-to-patient; PCT ratio of 1:13
• Night shift hours: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Minimum of 6 weekend shifts (Saturday and/or Sunday) per 6-week schedule period
• No on-call requirements
• Common procedures include epidural management, chest tube management, tube feedings, IV glucommander, and cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)
• Equipment used includes Baxter IV pumps and CADD epidural pumps
• EMR: Cerner
• Floating required to any stepdown unit (1:5), med-surg unit (1:6–7), or ER inpatient holding area (1:6)

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment)
• Minimum 2 years of RN clinical experience
• Stepdown experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no exceptions; Canadian SSNs are not accepted
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required for PCU RNs
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Prior CV and vascular surgery experience (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass) within the past year is preferred
• CVICU experience is preferred
• Night shift team staffing includes 1 charge RN (out of staffing), 13 RNs, 4 PCTs, and 0.33 HUC
• Holiday coverage flexibility is expected
• Scrub colors: all navy, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Ideal candidates are team-oriented, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment