Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,995 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,995 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: CVPCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2+ years License: RN License required Certifications: ACLS and BLS required Must-Have: Prior CV critical care experience Telemetry experience Stepdown experience Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit. The primary patient population includes cardiovascular and vascular surgery patients. This includes care for patients undergoing open heart surgery, thoracic lung surgery, and vascular procedures. Overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses such as heart failure and sepsis will also be admitted. The unit has 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds and approximately 100 staff members. Patient-to-nurse ratios are typically 1:5. The work environment is fast-paced and requires a team-oriented approach. Equipment used includes IV pumps and epidural pumps. Common procedures include epidural management, chest tube management, and cardiac medication management. A flexible attitude and preference for teamwork are essential for this role. Candidates without the required skills will not be considered. Preferred qualifications include experience with surgical populations within the last year. Weekend shifts are expected, with a minimum of six weekend shifts required in a six-week schedule period.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam