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PCU

Asheville, NC

Cardiovascular Progressive Care (PCU) — Asheville, NC

Days | 12-Hour Shift (06:45–19:15) | 13-Week Contract | 36 Guaranteed Hours/Week

This Cardiovascular Progressive Care unit specializes in post-surgical stepdown care for a complex, high-acuity patient population. Primary patients include those recovering from open-heart surgery (CABG, valve replacements, TAVR, Bentall procedure), thoracic surgeries (lobectomy, thoracotomy), esophagogastrectomy, open and endovascular AAA repair, fem-pop bypass, and carotid endarterectomy. The unit also receives overflow medical cardiology patients presenting with heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, and heart block.

Typical Procedures:

Epidural and chest tube management
Tube feedings and IV glucocommander
Cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, amiodarone, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine, and others)

Requirements:

Active RN license
ACLS and BLS required
Stepdown and telemetry experience required
Prior CV surgery or vascular surgery population experience strongly preferred (within the past year)
CVICU background a plus

Additional Details:

Float may be required to other stepdown, medical-surgical, or inpatient ER holding units
Weekend commitment: minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6-week scheduling period; holiday flexibility expected
No on-call required
Dress code: all navy, white tops/navy bottoms, or all white

The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts readily to changing clinical demands.

Start Date: August 31, 2026