Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,138 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Travel RN – Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPC) – Auto Offer

Hospital: Mission Hospital – Memorial Campus
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Unit: 4Heart – Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC)
Building: E Heart Tower (E4)

Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours: 3 × 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
• Shift Time: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Auto-Offer: Yes
• Call: None
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday, day or night) every 6-week schedule
• Holiday: Must be flexible to work holidays

Unit Overview

• 40-bed Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Unit
• Primary patient population includes:
  • CABG
  • AVR/MVR
  • Bentall procedures
  • TAVR
  • Thoracic surgeries (lobectomy, thoracotomy)
  • Esophagogastrectomy
  • AAA (open & endovascular)
  • Fem-pop bypass
  • Carotid endarterectomy
• Also cares for medical cardiology overflow patients:
  • Heart failure
  • Chest pain
  • DKA
  • Sepsis
  • Heart block

Staffing

• Approximately 100 staff members
• Day Shift:
  • 1 Charge RN (typically out of staffing)
  • 13 RNs
  • 4 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
  • 1 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Patient Ratios:
  • RN: 1:5
  • PCT: 1:13

Equipment & EMR

• Baxter IV Pumps
• CADD Epidural Pumps
• Patient lifts
• EMR: Cerner

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Stepdown experience (required)
• Telemetry experience (required)

Preferred Experience

• Recent (within 1 year) cardiovascular and vascular surgery experience, including:
  • Open heart surgery
  • TAVR
  • Lobectomy
  • AAA repair
  • Fem-pop bypass
• CVICU experience

Common Skills & Procedures

• Epidural management
• Chest tube management
• Tube feedings
• Glucommander insulin protocol
• Management of cardiac drips, including:
  • Phenylephrine
  • Dobutamine
  • Dopamine
  • Milrinone
  • Cardizem
  • Amiodarone
  • Insulin
  • Heparin
  • Nitroglycerin
  • Ketamine

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS

Floating

May float to:

• Stepdown units (1:5 ratio)
• Medical-Surgical units (1:6–7 ratio)
• Emergency Department inpatient holding area (1:6 ratio)

Dress Code

• All navy scrubs
• White top with navy bottoms
• All white scrubs

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Stepdown and Telemetry background
• Comfortable caring for post-operative cardiovascular patients
• Team player who enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable to floating as needed

This is an excellent Auto-Offer opportunity for experienced Stepdown/Telemetry nurses interested in caring for complex cardiovascular surgery patients at a high-acuity, nationally recognized hospital.

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.