PCU RN
Asheville, NC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,164/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: October 4, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day shift or night shift available; every other weekend required. Patient ratios 1:4 (stretch staffing at 1:5). Day shift includes 1 Charge Nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 4 PCTs, 1 Unit Secretary. Night shift includes 1 Charge Nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 3 PCTs.
Highlights:
- 40-bed cardiac progressive care unit specializing in CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post-cardiac procedures
- Experience with complex cardiac patients including post-cardiac cath/stent, post-pacer/ICD/ablation procedures
- Electronic medical record system: Cerner
- Equipment includes Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, and bladder scanners
- Opportunity to work with titratable cardiac IV medications including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, and heparin
- Cross-training opportunities with floating to other Med-Surg units, stepdown units, and ER holding
Requirements:
- Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state license
- Progressive care or stepdown unit experience required
- Telemetry monitoring experience required
- Demonstrated experience with titratable cardiac IV medications (nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, heparin, Bumex/Lasix)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin) strongly preferred
- Relief charge experience preferred
- Familiarity with bedside cardioversion procedures a plus
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a collaborative team environment in a specialized cardiac progressive care unit where you'll work with a diverse patient population and complex cardiac conditions. This role is ideal for flexible, compassionate nurses with positive attitudes who thrive in team-based settings and want to make a meaningful impact on cardiac patient outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Facility
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
16 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Pros
It’s a hospital that you will learn a lot
Cons
It’s too busy that LPNs have 10 patients total care
- Short Term Acute Care
- 723 beds
Employer
Revolution Healthcare Services
At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey.
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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