Progressive Care Unit RN
Asheville, NC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Start Date: February 16, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts; minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period; holiday flexibility required

Highlights:

• 40-bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care unit specializing in CV surgery and vascular surgery patients
• Complex patient population including open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR), thoracic lung procedures, AAA repair, and fem-pop bypass
• 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio in a fast-paced, high-acuity stepdown environment
• Cerner EMR system with Baxter IV pumps and advanced cardiac drip protocols
• Part of a nationally recognized hospital ranked in the top 1% for clinical quality and holding Magnet designation
• No on-call required; flexible floating to other stepdown and medical-surgical units

Requirements:

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of stepdown or telemetry experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Recent cardiovascular surgery or CVICU experience strongly preferred (open heart, TAVR, vascular procedures)
• Competency in epidural management, chest tube care, cardiac drip titration, and tube feedings
• Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to a dynamic clinical environment

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center serving as the region's premier referral hospital, featuring the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas and the area's only children's hospital. This role offers exposure to a diverse cardiovascular and vascular surgery caseload in a high-performing unit recognized nationally for clinical excellence and patient safety. Work alongside a collaborative team of approximately 100 nursing staff committed to advancing cardiac care in a Magnet-designated environment.