Travel Contract

Cardiovascular PCU RN
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,020/week

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Overview

Start Date08/03/2026
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

$2,020/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 (PCU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC) stepdown unit with 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds
Patient population includes cardiovascular surgery (open heart surgeries such as CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR), thoracic lung surgery (lobectomy, thoracotomy), esophagogastrectomy, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (open and endovascular), femoral-popliteal bypass, carotid endarterectomies, and overflow medical cardiology patients (heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block)
Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5
Patient-to-patient care technician (PCT) ratio: 1:13
Equipment used includes Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, and various lifts
Electronic Medical Record system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Unit, including experience within the last year
Telemetry experience
Current ACLS and BLS certifications

Required Skills

Stepdown unit experience
Telemetry experience

Preferred Skills

Experience within the past year caring for cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients (including open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass)
Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience

Typical Procedures Performed

Epidural management
Chest tube management
Tube feedings
IV glucose management
Cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)

Work Environment & Culture

Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Flexibility required
No on-call duties
Weekend requirement: minimum 6 weekend shifts (day or night) per 6-week schedule period
Dress code: scrubs in all navy, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white

Floating Assignments

May float to any stepdown unit (1:5 or 1:6-7 ratios) or emergency room inpatient holding area (1:6 ratio)

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Employer

PRIDE Health

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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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