Travel Progressive Care Unit RN
Job Description
Revolution Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – CVPCU Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: June 4, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week schedule period; holiday flexibility required; 1:5 patient ratio; no call required
Highlights:
- 40-bed cardiovascular progressive care unit specializing in CV surgery and vascular surgery patients
- Patient population includes open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR), thoracic procedures, vascular surgeries, and medical cardiology overflow
- Work in a state-of-the-art cardiac tower at an 815-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma facility
- Manage complex cardiac drips, epidurals, chest tubes, and advanced cardiovascular interventions
- Cerner EMR system with Baxter IV pumps and modern equipment
- Opportunity to float to stepdown, medical-surgical, or ER inpatient holding areas for variety
Requirements:
- Active North Carolina RN license or ability to obtain
- Stepdown nursing experience required
- Telemetry experience required
- Prior cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery population experience strongly preferred (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass within the past year)
- CVICU experience preferred
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Ability to manage cardiac drips, epidurals, chest tubes, and tube feedings
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a highly specialized cardiovascular progressive care team in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where you'll care for complex cardiac and vascular surgery patients. This regional referral center offers cutting-edge technology, a supportive team atmosphere, and opportunities for professional growth in one of the most beautiful regions of North Carolina, known for its thriving arts scene and stunning mountain landscapes.
Revolution Healthcare Services Job ID #18475868. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About 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.
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