Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• 40-bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPC) located on the E4 floor of the Heart Tower at a large, 815-bed Level II trauma center and Magnet®-designated hospital in Asheville, NC
• Primary patient population includes CV surgery and vascular surgery patients (CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, lobectomy, thoracotomy, esophagogastrectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomy) with overflow medical cardiology patients (heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block)
• Patient ratio of 1:5 RN-to-patient; PCT ratio is 1:13
• Equipment includes Baxter IV pumps and CADD epidural pumps
• EMR: Cerner
• Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Minimum of 6 weekend shifts (Saturday and/or Sunday) per 6-week schedule period
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to any stepdown unit (1:5 ratio), med/surg unit (1:6–7 ratio), or ER inpatient holding area (1:6 ratio) may be required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN clinical experience in the specialty
• Stepdown experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Typical 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)
• Prior CV and vascular surgery experience (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass) within the past year is preferred
• CVICU experience is a plus
• Day shift staffing includes 1 charge RN, 13 RNs, 4 PCTs, and 1.33 HUC; night shift includes 1 charge RN, 13 RNs, 4 PCTs, and 0.33 HUC
• Scrub color requirements: all navy, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white
• Holiday flexibility is required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• One professional reference is required (candidates from Florida or Missouri must provide two references)