Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Apply now for a Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing contract in Asheville, North Carolina, providing high-acuity care in an acute-care Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This on-site travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in cardiovascular critical care, post-operative care, or vascular nursing. Asheville offers an inspiring combination of Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, and abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nursing
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina 28801
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
• Start Date: September 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending December 16, 2026
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Openings: 1
• Work Setting: On-site, acute-care hospital environment

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care nursing experience
• Prior cardiovascular critical care experience required
• Post-operative, operating room, or vascular nursing background required
• Progressive Care Unit, cardiac stepdown, or comparable high-acuity nursing experience strongly preferred
• Ability to assess and care for medically complex cardiac and post-operative patients in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and teamwork skills

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to cardiac stepdown and Progressive Care Unit patients
• Monitor cardiac status, vital signs, neurological condition, and other indicators of clinical change
• Care for patients recovering from cardiovascular, post-operative, and vascular procedures
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to established protocols
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation services, and other clinical professionals
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, medications, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support a safe, compassionate patient-care environment

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take your cardiac stepdown travel nursing career to Asheville, North Carolina!

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