Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,138 per week

TalentBurst, Inc 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPC) – Auto Offer

Hospital: Mission Hospital – Memorial Campus
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Unit: 4Heart – Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC)
Building: E Heart Tower (E4)

Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours: 3 × 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
• Shift Time: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Auto-Offer: Yes
• Call: None
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday, day or night) every 6-week schedule
• Holiday: Must be flexible to work holidays

Unit Overview

• 40-bed Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Unit
• Primary patient population includes:
  • CABG
  • AVR/MVR
  • Bentall procedures
  • TAVR
  • Thoracic surgeries (lobectomy, thoracotomy)
  • Esophagogastrectomy
  • AAA (open & endovascular)
  • Fem-pop bypass
  • Carotid endarterectomy
• Also cares for medical cardiology overflow patients:
  • Heart failure
  • Chest pain
  • DKA
  • Sepsis
  • Heart block

Staffing

• Approximately 100 staff members
• Day Shift:
  • 1 Charge RN (typically out of staffing)
  • 13 RNs
  • 4 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
  • 1 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Patient Ratios:
  • RN: 1:5
  • PCT: 1:13

Equipment & EMR

• Baxter IV Pumps
• CADD Epidural Pumps
• Patient lifts
• EMR: Cerner

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Stepdown experience ( required )
• Telemetry experience ( required )

Preferred Experience

• Recent (within 1 year) cardiovascular and vascular surgery experience, including:
  • Open heart surgery
  • TAVR
  • Lobectomy
  • AAA repair
  • Fem-pop bypass
• CVICU experience

Common Skills & Procedures

• Epidural management
• Chest tube management
• Tube feedings
• Glucommander insulin protocol
• Management of cardiac drips, including:
  • Phenylephrine
  • Dobutamine
  • Dopamine
  • Milrinone
  • Cardizem
  • Amiodarone
  • Insulin
  • Heparin
  • Nitroglycerin
  • Ketamine

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS

Floating

May float to:

• Stepdown units (1:5 ratio)
• Medical-Surgical units (1:6–7 ratio)
• Emergency Department inpatient holding area (1:6 ratio)

Dress Code

• All navy scrubs
• White top with navy bottoms
• All white scrubs

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Stepdown and Telemetry background
• Comfortable caring for post-operative cardiovascular patients
• Team player who enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable to floating as needed

This is an excellent Auto-Offer opportunity for experienced Stepdown/Telemetry nurses interested in caring for complex cardiovascular surgery patients at a high-acuity, nationally recognized hospital.

Talent Burst Job ID #26-22796. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN – Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPC)

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.