Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,797 per week

Wise Medical Staffing 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse | RN | LTC

Contract Details
Location: Asheville, NC 28801
Employment Type: Travel
Setting: Long-Term Care (LTC)
Shift: 06:45–07:15
Hours:
Pay Rate:
Start Date: 05/07/2026
Employment Status: W2 Employee

Requirements
- Active RN license valid for practice in North Carolina (or multistate compact eligibility)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
- Progressive care / step-down and telemetry experience (required)
- Preference for recent cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery experience (open heart procedures, TAVR, thoracic cases, AAA, fem-pop, carotid)
- Ability to manage chest tubes, epidurals, enteral feedings, and multiple infusions including vasoactive drips and insulin/heparin protocols
- Comfortable working 1:5 patient ratios and flexible scheduling, including minimum weekend coverage (6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
- Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
- Team-oriented, adaptable to a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities
- Provide post-operative and progressive care for cardiovascular and vascular surgery patients, including continuous telemetry monitoring and assessment
- Manage complex nursing interventions such as chest tube and epidural care, tube feedings, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive infusions (e.g., milrinone, dobutamine, vasopressors, amiodarone)
- Administer and monitor insulin and anticoagulation infusions per protocols and escalate changes in patient condition appropriately
- Document patient care and clinical changes accurately in Cerner and participate in multidisciplinary rounds and handoffs
- Adhere to unit staffing ratios and contribute to team workflow; may float to similar acute units (step-down, medical-surgical, ER inpatient holding) as needed
- Maintain required certifications and follow unit dress code and policies

Benefits
- Weekly Pay & Direct Deposit
- W2 Employee Status
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Referral Bonus Program
- Dedicated recruiter support

Job Description
This travel RN assignment is for a high-acuity cardiovascular progressive care unit in Asheville, NC. The unit cares primarily for post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients as well as complex cardiology medical patients. The nurse will work in a fast-paced step-down environment managing telemetry patients, vasoactive infusions, chest tubes, epidurals, and enteral nutrition while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should have strong telemetry and step-down skills, current BLS/ACLS, and be prepared for a schedule that includes regular weekend coverage. Experience with Cerner and recent CV surgery exposure are highly desirable.

About Wise Medical Staffing
Wise Medical Staffing partners with healthcare professionals nationwide to provide PRN, contract, and travel opportunities across a variety of care settings. We focus on transparent compensation, consistent scheduling, and strong recruiter support.

For more information, contact:

Wise Medical Staffing Job ID #61274097. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Wise Medical Staffing

About Wise Medical Staffing

At Wise Medical Staffing, we’re more than a healthcare staffing agency. We’re a trusted career partner dedicated to helping healthcare professionals build meaningful, rewarding careers while making a lasting impact in patient care. Based in Chillicothe, Ohio, Wise Medical Staffing connects nurses and allied healthcare professionals with flexible travel, local, PRN, and contract opportunities nationwide.

As a relationship driven agency, we believe the right support system can make all the difference in a clinician’s journey. Our mission is simple: empower healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their goals while helping healthcare facilities maintain exceptional patient care through reliable staffing solutions.

Why Choose Wise Medical Staffing?

Whether you’re searching for your first assignment or are an experienced traveler looking for your next opportunity, Wise Medical Staffing is committed to helping you succeed professionally and personally. We partner with healthcare facilities across the country to provide opportunities in a variety of specialties and settings, allowing clinicians to explore new experiences while advancing their careers.

We understand that healthcare staffing is about more than filling positions. It’s about creating the right fit for both clinicians and facilities. Our team works closely with every healthcare professional to ensure assignments match their skills, preferences, and long term goals.

Personalized Support Every Step of the Way

At Wise Medical Staffing, our clinicians are never treated like numbers. Every traveler is supported by a dedicated team focused on making the process smooth, transparent, and stress free from onboarding through contract completion.

We pride ourselves on:

• Responsive, recruiter focused support

• Transparent communication and personalized guidance

• Competitive pay packages and flexible opportunities

• Credentialing assistance and streamlined onboarding

• Long term relationship building centered around trust and professionalism

A Culture Built Around People

Our culture is rooted in teamwork, accountability, transparency, and genuine care for the clinicians and clients we serve. We strive to create an environment where healthcare professionals feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally.

At Wise Medical Staffing, we know that every assignment is more than just a contract. It’s an opportunity to grow your career, explore new places, and positively impact the lives of patients and communities nationwide.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

Whether you’re looking for travel assignments, local contracts, PRN flexibility, or your next long term opportunity, Wise Medical Staffing is here to help guide your journey. We’re proud to stand beside healthcare professionals every step of the way, helping you find not just your next job, but the right fit for your future.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• License and certification reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours