CVOR PCU RN
Asheville, NC
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,108/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
RN - PCU
Job Overview
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Employment type: Travel
- Contract length: 13 weeks
Unit Details
- Cardiovascular progressive care unit with a primary patient population of cardiovascular and vascular surgery patients, including open heart, thoracic lung surgery, esophagogastrectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, and carotid endarterectomy cases.
- Also receives overflow medical cardiology patients.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Cardiac Stepdown experience with 2 years of experience
- Cardiac Stepdown experience within the last year
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
- Stepdown experience
- Telemetry experience
- ACLS
- BLS
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience with cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients within the past year
- CVICU experience
Work Expectations
- No call
- Minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
- Flexible to work holidays
Floating
- May float to stepdown, medical-surgical, or ER inpatient holding areas
Unit Environment
- 40-bed cardiac surgery stepdown unit
- Typical patient ratio is 1:5
- Fast-paced, team-oriented, and flexible environment
Procedures / Skills Used on Unit
- Epidural management
- Chest tube management
- Tube feedings
- IV gluccomander
- Cardiac drip management
Employer
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- 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.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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