Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,001 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,001 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 06:45 - 19:15 Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: 2+ years License: RN License Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Stepdown experience, telemetry experience Description: The primary patient population includes cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients. This encompasses open heart surgeries, thoracic lung surgeries, esophagogastrectomy, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Additional overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, chest pain, sepsis, and heart block may also be cared for. The unit consists of 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds and has approximately 100 staff members. Day shift typically includes 1 charge RN, 13 RNs, and 4 PCTs, whereas night shift has similar staffing. The patient-to-nurse ratio is approximately 1:5, with a ratio of 1:13 for PCTs. Commonly used equipment includes IV pumps, epidural pumps, and various lifting devices. Experience in managing epidurals, chest tubes, tube feedings, and cardiac medication drips is essential. The ideal candidate is a team player, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and is flexible with scheduling. Weekend requirements include a minimum of 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule period. There is no call requirement and flexibility to work holidays is expected.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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

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