Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,159 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,159 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

# Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Progressive Care RN – North Carolina**Start Date:** August 17, 2026 **Location:** Asheville, North Carolina **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio; minimum of 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week schedule period; rotating days and nights available; no call required**Highlights:**- 40-bed cardiovascular and vascular surgery stepdown unit specializing in post-operative care for open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR), thoracic lung procedures, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, and carotid endarterectomies- Manage complex cardiac drips including phenylephrine, dobutamine, milrinone, amiodarone, heparin, and nitroglycerin; epidural management, chest tube care, and IV glucommander protocols- Receive overflow medical cardiology patients with heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, and heart block diagnoses- Utilize Cerner EMR system and modern equipment including Baxter IV pumps and CADD epidural pumps- Float to other stepdown or medical-surgical units as needed with appropriate ratios- Fast-paced, collaborative team environment with approximately 100 clinical staff members**Requirements:**- Active North Carolina RN license or ability to obtain- Stepdown and telemetry experience required- ACLS and BLS certifications required- Recent cardiovascular surgery or vascular surgery population experience within the past year strongly preferred- CVICU background is a plus- Team-oriented, flexible personality who thrives in dynamic clinical settings**Why It's a Great Opportunity:**This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced progressive care nurse to advance their cardiovascular surgical skills in a high-acuity stepdown environment. You'll care for a diverse cardiac and vascular surgery population while working alongside a large, supportive team in a well-established cardiovascular program. The unit offers exposure to complex procedures and critical drip management, making it ideal for nurses seeking professional growth in cardiovascular nursing.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• General Progressive Care Unit
• PALS
• PCU
• Progressive Care RN
• RN - Pharmacology A