Travel Progressive Care Unit (Telemetry) Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,070/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care723 beds
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- License and certification reimbursement
- Guaranteed Hours
Description
Start Date: Not specified
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Full-time, every other weekend required; day or night shift available
Highlights:
- 40-bed cardiac stepdown unit specializing in CHF, MI, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, and post-procedure cardiac care
- Patient ratio of 1:4, with stretch staffing at 1:5; supportive team structure with dedicated charge nurses, PCTs, and unit secretaries
- Experience with cardiac telemetry monitoring and titratable IV medications including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, heparin, and insulin drips
- Utilize Cerner EMR system and modern cardiac equipment including Zoll monitors and Baxter pumps
- Opportunity to care for post-cardiac catheterization, pacemaker, ICD, and ablation patients
- Float support to medical-surgical and stepdown units as needed
Requirements:
- Active North Carolina RN license or ability to obtain
- Progressive care or stepdown nursing experience required
- Telemetry and cardiac monitoring experience required
- Demonstrated competency with titratable and cardiac IV medications
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin) preferred
- Relief charge experience a plus
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This cardiac stepdown unit offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from serious cardiac conditions and interventions. The team values flexibility, positivity, and compassionate care, creating a supportive atmosphere for both patients and staff. With exposure to advanced cardiac procedures and complex medication management, this role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth in cardiovascular nursing.
Facility
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
11 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Pros
Lots of other travelers, nice approachable management that are on the floor in scrubs to help not criticize, updated cerner launch point, staff helps other staff, security is able to protect staff, PD is at hospital
Cons
Charge is only available to help with traumas otherwise they sit at their desk, techs assign pts to ER rooms making very heavy patient loads with multiple traumas with other nurse assignments being very light, not enough policies to protect nurses from verbal and physical violence from patients
- Short Term Acute Care
- 723 beds
Employer
Revolution Healthcare Services
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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