PCU RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in Asheville, NC 28801. Care for patients recovering from cardiac conditions and procedures in a fast-paced, collaborative acute care environment.
This travel RN role is a great fit for a nurse who enjoys monitoring complex patient needs, thinking critically, and making a meaningful impact each shift. Enjoy working in a vibrant mountain city known for its scenic Blue Ridge setting, welcoming community, and lively downtown atmosphere.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry / Acute Care
- Location: Asheville, NC 28801
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
- Shift Duration: 12-hour days
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent nursing experience required
- Experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, progressive care, or similar acute care settings preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients with cardiac conditions and complex post-procedure needs in a stepdown setting
- Perform ongoing assessments and respond quickly to changes in patient status
- Administer medications and treatments according to care plans and best practices
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on recovery, symptom reporting, discharge readiness, and cardiac care instructions
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of patient safety and quality care
Why Consider This Travel Nursing Job?
- Opportunity to build experience in cardiac nursing and telemetry care
- Travel nurse assignment in Asheville, North Carolina
- Work in a dynamic acute care environment with strong team support
- Competitive weekly pay for qualified Registered Nurses
Apply now to join this Cardiac Stepdown travel nurse opportunity in Asheville, NC and make a difference in patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Progressive Care 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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