Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,163 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,163 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Progressive Care – Western North Carolina**Start Date:** August 31, 2026 **Location:** Asheville, North Carolina **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** Day or night shift available; 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio; minimum of 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week schedule period; no on-call required**Highlights:**- 40-bed cardiovascular progressive care stepdown unit specializing in cardiac surgery and vascular surgery patient populations- Primary patient population includes post-operative open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR), thoracic lung surgery (lobectomy, thoracotomy), esophagogastrectomy, AAA repair (open and endovascular), fem-pop bypass, and carotid endarterectomies- Manage critical cardiac drips including phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, and ketamine- Perform specialized procedures including epidural management, chest tube management, tube feedings, and IV glucommander protocols- Utilize Cerner EMR system with Baxter IV pumps and CADD epidural pumps- Day shift includes 1 charge RN, 13 RNs, 4 PCTs, and unit coordinator; night shift similarly staffed**Requirements:**- Active North Carolina RN license or eligibility- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required- Stepdown and telemetry experience required (candidates without these skills will not be considered)- 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- Flexibility to float to other stepdown units (1:5 ratio), medical-surgical units (1:6-7 ratio), or emergency department inpatient holding area (1:6 ratio)- Dress code: Navy scrubs, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white scrubs**Why It's a Great Opportunity:**This position offers the chance to work with a diverse and challenging cardiovascular patient population in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You'll utilize advanced clinical skills in cardiac drip management and post-surgical care while working alongside approximately 100 dedicated cardiovascular specialists. Ideal for flexible, experienced stepdown nurses who thrive in collaborative settings and are passionate about delivering exceptional cardiac care.

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