Nursing: Registered Nurse (Rn) - Progressive Care Unit (Pcu) - Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Revolution Healthcare Services

Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified

PCU

RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!
# Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Progressive Care RN – North Carolina**Start Date:** September 21, 2026 **Location:** Western North Carolina **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** 13-week assignment; minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week schedule period; flexibility to work holidays required**Highlights:** - 40-bed cardiovascular and vascular surgery stepdown unit serving post-operative cardiac surgery, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients- Patient ratio of 1:5 RN to patient on a fast-paced, high-acuity progressive care unit- Primary patient population includes open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR), thoracic procedures (lobectomy, thoracotomy), vascular surgeries (AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomy), and overflow medical cardiology patients- Manage complex procedures including epidurals, chest tubes, tube feedings, IV glucommander, and cardiac drip management- Utilize Cerner EMR and modern equipment including Baxter IV pumps and CADD epidural pumps- Float opportunities to other stepdown (1:5 ratio), medical-surgical (1:6-7 ratio), or ER inpatient holding (1:6 ratio) units**Requirements:** - Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required- Progressive care or stepdown experience required- Telemetry monitoring experience required- Recent cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery population experience strongly preferred (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass within the past year)- CVICU experience preferred- Proficiency with epidural management, chest tube care, cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine), and tube feedings**Why It's a Great Opportunity:** This position offers the chance to work with a diverse and complex cardiovascular patient population in a supportive team environment. Join a collaborative unit of approximately 100 dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional post-operative cardiac and vascular care. About Revolution Healthcare Services
At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
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