Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Asheville, NC
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse Asheville, North Carolina. This position involves providing specialized patient care for individuals undergoing cardiovascular surgery, thoracic lung surgery, and other complex procedures in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role requires working on dayshift schedules, supporting a dynamic clinical team dedicated to high-quality patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: The role is situated within the Cardiovascular Progressive Care unit, supporting patients post-operations such as open heart surgery, thoracic lung procedures, and vascular surgeries. The unit handles overflow medical cardiology cases including heart failure, sepsis, and chest pain.
• Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications; Bachelors Degree in Nursing or equivalent; NC licensure; 0 years of experience; location to be Asheville, North Carolina.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The unit has approximately 40 beds with a staff of around 100, including RNs and PCTs. Equipment used includes Baxter IV pumps and CADD epidural pumps. The unit emphasizes a team-focused, flexible approach, requiring candidates to function effectively in a fast-paced environment without on-call duties. Weekend shifts are required, with minimum six weekend days every six weeks.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits