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CVOR PCU RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

$1,790-3,298/week

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RN - PCU

Job Overview

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment type: Travel
Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

Cardiovascular progressive care unit with a primary patient population of cardiovascular and vascular surgery patients, including open heart, thoracic lung surgery, esophagogastrectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, and carotid endarterectomy cases.
Also receives overflow medical cardiology patients.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Cardiac Stepdown experience with 2 years of experience
Cardiac Stepdown experience within the last year
PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
Stepdown experience
Telemetry experience
ACLS
BLS

Preferred Experience

Prior experience with cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients within the past year
CVICU experience

Work Expectations

No call
Minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
Flexible to work holidays

Floating

May float to stepdown, medical-surgical, or ER inpatient holding areas

Unit Environment

40-bed cardiac surgery stepdown unit
Typical patient ratio is 1:5
Fast-paced, team-oriented, and flexible environment

Procedures / Skills Used on Unit

Epidural management
Chest tube management
Tube feedings
IV gluccomander
Cardiac drip management

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.2rating(217 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

5.0rating

Pros

Management is fair with daily work assignments. Asheville, NC is a great city to visit

Cons

You will have call. It’s a level 1 trauma center that is large. Very busy place

jane s

OR - Operating Room (RN)

Contract Position May '26 - Aug '26

Review of Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus on Aug 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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