Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Nurse (Cardiac Unit) – Western North Carolina
Start Date: October 4, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day shift or night shift available; every other weekend required. Patient ratios 1:4 (stretch staffing at 1:5). Day shift includes 1 Charge Nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 4 PCTs, 1 Unit Secretary. Night shift includes 1 Charge Nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 3 PCTs.
Highlights:
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40-bed cardiac progressive care unit specializing in CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post-cardiac procedures
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Experience with complex cardiac patients including post-cardiac cath/stent, post-pacer/ICD/ablation procedures
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Electronic medical record system: Cerner
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Equipment includes Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, and bladder scanners
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Opportunity to work with titratable cardiac IV medications including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, and heparin
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Cross-training opportunities with floating to other Med-Surg units, stepdown units, and ER holding
Requirements:
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Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state license
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Progressive care or stepdown unit experience required
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Telemetry monitoring experience required
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Demonstrated experience with titratable cardiac IV medications (nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, heparin, Bumex/Lasix)
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BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin) strongly preferred
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Relief charge experience preferred
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Familiarity with bedside cardioversion procedures a plus
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a collaborative team environment in a specialized cardiac progressive care unit where you'll work with a diverse patient population and complex cardiac conditions. This role is ideal for flexible, compassionate nurses with positive attitudes who thrive in team-based settings and want to make a meaningful impact on cardiac patient outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
