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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 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

• Located in the E4 Heart Tower on a 40-bed cardiovascular progressive care stepdown unit
• Primary patient population includes CV surgery and vascular surgery patients (open heart surgery, CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR, thoracic lung surgery, esophagogastrectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomy) as well as overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, and heart block
• Patient ratio is 1:5 RN-to-patient on the stepdown unit
• 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
• 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 is Cerner
• Day shift hours: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Minimum of 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday, day or night) required per 6-week schedule period
• Floating may be required to any stepdown unit (1:5 ratio), med-surg unit (1:6–7 ratio), or ER inpatient holding area (1:6 ratio)
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for PCU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in a stepdown or PCU setting
• Stepdown experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Prior CV surgery and vascular surgery experience (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass) within the past year is preferred
• CVICU experience is a plus
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Dress code: all navy, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white scrubs
• Holiday flexibility is required
• Ideal candidates are team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment