Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,012 per week in Asheville, NC

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Asheville
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Asheville, NC Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,012 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP 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: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN License Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Stepdown experience, Telemetry experience Description: We are seeking dedicated registered nurses to join our progressive care unit. The primary patient population includes cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients. This includes open heart surgeries such as CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, and thoracic surgeries. We also care for overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, and heart block. The unit has 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds and a staff of approximately 100. On the day shift, there is 1 charge RN, 13 RNs, and 4 PCTs. On the night shift, there is 1 charge RN, 13 RNs, and 4 PCTs. Patient ratios are 1:5 for RNs and 1:13 for PCTs. The unit uses various equipment including Baxter IV pumps and CADD epidural pumps. Electronic Medical Records are managed through Cerner. Candidates should be team players who thrive in fast-paced environments. Flexibility in scheduling is essential. Weekend requirements include a minimum of 6 weekend shifts every 6-week scheduling period. No on-call duties are required. The ideal candidates will have experience in managing epidurals, chest tubes, tube feedings, and cardiac medications. Prior experience with cardiovascular surgical and vascular surgical populations is preferred. We look forward to your application. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29298339EXPTEMP

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