Travel

PCU

Asheville, NC

PCU – Cardiovascular Progressive Care | Asheville, NC

Day Shift | 13-Week Contract | Start: September 21, 2026

This Cardiovascular Progressive Care unit specializes in post-operative care for cardiac and vascular surgery patients, including those recovering from open heart surgery (CABG, valve replacements, TAVR, Bentall procedures), thoracic surgeries (lobectomy, thoracotomy), esophagogastrectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, and carotid endarterectomies. The unit also receives overflow medical cardiology patients presenting with heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, and heart block.

Shift Details

Days: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
36 guaranteed hours per week
Minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week schedule period
Holiday flexibility required; no on-call obligation

Clinical Responsibilities

Epidural and chest tube management
Cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, amiodarone, heparin, nitroglycerin, and more)
IV insulin/glucommander protocol
Tube feeding management
Continuous telemetry monitoring and hemodynamic assessment

Float Requirements

Travelers may float to other stepdown or medical-surgical units, or an inpatient ED holding area.

Required Qualifications

Active RN license (NC or compact)
BLS and ACLS required
Minimum 1 year of PCU/stepdown experience — *required, non-negotiable*
Telemetry experience required
Prior CV surgery or vascular surgery population experience preferred (within the past year)
CVICU background a plus; PCCN preferred

Dress Code: All navy, white tops/navy bottoms, or all white scrubs

A strong candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts readily to shifting patient needs.