Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,994 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,994 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Stepdown or progressive care experience - Telemetry experience - Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications Description: This unit has 40 beds. Staff includes 1 Charge Nurse and 10 bedside nurses during the day shift, with 1 Charge Nurse and 10 bedside nurses during the night shift. There are also 4 PCTs and 1 Unit Secretary on the day shift and 3 PCTs on the night shift. The patient ratios are 1:4, with stretch staffing at a 1:5 ratio. Patients on this unit typically present with CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and those who are post cardiac cath/stent or post-pacer/ICD/ablation. Types of equipment utilized include Zoll, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, bladder scanners, and the EMR system is Cerner. Candidates must have experience with titratable cardiac medications such as nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drips, heparin, and Bumex/Lasix. Experience with prostacyclins such as Flolan, Veletri, or Remodulin is preferred. Relief charge experience is also beneficial. Typical procedures performed in this unit include bedside cardioversion. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible attitude, a positive demeanor, be a great team player, and demonstrate compassion. Floating may occur to all MedSurg units, stepdown units, COVID units, and ER holding. Dress code is all white or all navy blue, or a white top with navy blue pants. Every other weekend commitment is required.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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