Travel Contract

RN Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,039/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

2% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,039/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Other

Skills Checklist
Updated Resume

Description

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

Unit: Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC)
Patient Population:
- Cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients, including open heart surgeries (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR)
- Thoracic lung surgeries (lobectomy, thoracotomy)
- Esophagogastrectomy, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repairs (open and endovascular)
- Femoral-popliteal bypass, carotid endarterectomies
- Overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block
Beds: 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds
Staffing: Approximately 100 total staff
Patient Ratios:
- RN: 1:5 patients
- Patient Care Technicians (PCT): 1:13 patients
Equipment: Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, various lifts
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Cardiac PCU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Stepdown unit experience
Telemetry experience

Typical Procedures Performed

Epidural management
Chest tube management
Tube feedings
IV gluccomander use
Management of cardiac drips including phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine

Certifications and Licenses

Registered Nurse (RN) license required
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
NIH Stroke Scale certification required

Work Environment and Schedule

Floating Areas: Any stepdown (SD) or medical-surgical (MS) units, ER inpatient holding area
Patient Ratios in Floating Areas:
- Stepdown: 1:5
- Medical-Surgical: 1:6-7
- ER inpatient holding: 1:6
Dress Code: Navy scrubs, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white
Weekend Requirement: Minimum 6 weekend shifts (day or night) per 6-week schedule
On Call: None
Personality Fit: Team player, enjoys fast-paced environment, flexible

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular progressive care unit with a diverse patient population and advanced clinical practices.

Employer

PRIDE Health

4.2rating(91 reviews)

57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

5.0rating

Pros

Nenshi is a wonderful recruiter. Very detailed and thorough. Top tier communication.

Cons

I have not experienced any negative feedback.

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

Sharonda C

Monitor Technician (Allied Health Professional)

Review of PRIDE Health on Apr 2, 2026

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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