Travel RN role in a Cardiovascular Progressive Care (Cardiac PCU/stepdown telemetry) unit in Asheville, NC, supporting post-op cardiovascular/thoracic surgery recoveries and complex cardiology patients. ARMStaffing is a healthcare staffing agency placing travel and contract clinicians nationwide. Standout perk: benefits package plus extras like travel reimbursement, housing allowance and recruiter matching.
- Medical, dental, vision, life benefits
- 401k with 4% match
- Travel reimbursement and housing allowance
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Progressive Care
Location
Asheville, NC
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
Job Description
The primary focus of this role is to provide high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced Cardiovascular Progressive Care environment. You will care for patients recovering from complex cardiovascular and vascular surgeries, such as open heart procedures and thoracic surgeries, while also monitoring overflow medical cardiology patients.
Responsibilities
- Manage care for patients recovering from cardiovascular surgeries, ensuring appropriate monitoring and intervention.
- Oversee telemetry and vital sign assessments for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
- Administer medication and manage epidural pain systems.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team for a coordinated approach to patient recovery.
- Support with tube feedings, chest tube management, and other patient needs as required.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Active RN license in the state of practice.
- ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
- Experience in stepdown telemetry nursing preferred.
- Prior experience with cardiovascular surgery patients is highly desirable.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!
ARMStaffing Job ID #36802452. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,07:00:00-19:00:00
About ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K