Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,993 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,993 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Registered Nurse license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Stepdown or progressive care experience Telemetry experience Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications Description: Unit Information: The unit has a total of 40 beds. Staff consists of 1 charge nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 4 patient care technicians, and 1 unit secretary on day shift. During the night shift, there is 1 charge nurse, 10 bedside nurses, and 3 patient care technicians. Patient ratios are typically 1:4, with stretch staffing at a maximum of 1:5 ratio. The unit cares for patients with various cardiac conditions, including congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, chest pain, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and those recovering from cardiac procedures. Typical equipment used includes Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, bladder scanners, and an electronic medical record system. Candidates must possess experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications such as nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drips, heparin, and bumetanide/Lasix. Preferred candidates will have experience with prostacyclins and relief charge experience. Typical procedures performed in the unit include bedside cardioversion. The ideal candidate will be flexible, have a positive attitude, be a great team player, and show compassion towards patients. The role requires floating to all medical-surgical units, stepdown units, and an emergency department holding area. The dress code is all white or all navy blue scrubs or a white top with navy blue pants. Weekend work and on-call duties are required every other weekend.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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