Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$1,906/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,906/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Other qualifications

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Description

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC)
Patient Population:
- Cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients including open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR, etc.)
- Thoracic lung surgery (lobectomy, thoracotomy)
- Esophagogastrectomy
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair (open and endovascular)
- Femoral-popliteal bypass
- Carotid endarterectomies
- Overflow medical cardiology patients (heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block)
Number of Beds: 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds
Staffing: Approximately 100 total staff
Patient Ratios:
- RN: 1:5
- Patient Care Technicians (PCT): 1:13
Equipment: Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, various lifts
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Required Skills and Experience

Must Have:
- Stepdown experience
- Telemetry experience
Preferred:
- Prior cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery population experience within the last year (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass)
- Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience

Typical Procedures Performed

Epidural management
Chest tube management
Tube feedings
IV gluccomander use
Cardiac drip management including phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine

Personality Fit

Team player
Enjoys fast-paced environment
Flexible

Required Certifications and Licenses

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Registered Nurse (RN) license

Schedule and Work Conditions

Minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (Saturday/Sunday, day or night)
No on-call required
Flexible to work holidays
Dress code: All navy scrubs, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white

Years of Experience Required

Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in the specialty

Floating Areas

Any stepdown unit (1:5 ratios)
Medical-surgical units (1:6-7 ratios)
Emergency room inpatient holding area (1:6 ratio)

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU), including experience within the last year
Stepdown experience
Telemetry experience
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

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Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$458–5,599/week

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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