PCU / Stepdown

Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC) — Travel RN | Asheville, NC

This busy cardiovascular stepdown unit specializes in the post-operative care of cardiac and vascular surgery patients. The primary population includes patients recovering from open heart surgery (CABG, valve replacements, TAVR, Bentall procedures), thoracic surgeries (lobectomy, thoracotomy), esophagogastrectomy, AAA repair (open and endovascular), fem-pop bypass, and carotid endarterectomies. The unit also receives overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses including heart failure, chest pain, sepsis, heart block, and DKA.

Clinical Responsibilities Include:

• Epidural and chest tube management
• Tube feedings
• IV glucose management
• Cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)

Required Qualifications:

• Active RN license
• Stepdown and telemetry experience (required)
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Preferred: Recent CV surgery/vascular surgery experience (within one year); CVICU background

Schedule & Expectations:

• Minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday, day or night) per 6-week schedule period
• Float coverage to other stepdown, med-surg, or ER inpatient holding units
• No on-call required

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

Ideal Candidate: A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts readily to changing patient needs.