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RN - PCU

Location: Asheville, North Carolina Building: Heart Tower, 5th floor Unit: Cardiac (CARD) Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 Weekends and On Call: Every other weekend; on call if any

Unit Overview

Beds: 40
Patient Ratio: 1:4, with stretch staffing at 1:5
Shift Staffing:
- Day: 1 charge nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 4 PCTs, 1 unit secretary
- Night: 1 charge nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 3 PCTs
Patient Types: CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, post cardiac cath/stent, post pacer/ICD/ablation
Equipment: Zoll, Baxter pump, lift equipment, bladder scanner
Typical Procedures: Bedside cardioversion
Floating Area(s): All MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
ACLS
BLS
PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience (2 years)
PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
Experience working with Cardiac patients
Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications such as nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, and bumex/Lasix
Telemetry experience

Additional Details

Dress Code: All white, all navy blue, or white top with navy blue pants
Unit Guidelines: Discussed during orientation

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.1rating(233 reviews)

16 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Contract Position

3.0rating

Review of Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus on Nov 10, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
723 beds

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Progressive Care 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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