Job Title: RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)
Location: Asheville, NC
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 91 days
Shift: 3×12 Days
Pay: $2,080.80/week (plus $2,500 completion bonus per contract, up to $7,500 after three contracts)

Job Summary

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care for cardiac stepdown patients, including those with complex cardiovascular conditions. The RN delivers safe, evidence-based care using advanced telemetry monitoring, titratable cardiac medications, and critical assessment skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic conditions such as CHF, MI, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, DKA, and post-cardiac procedures.

• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms; respond to acute changes promptly.

• Administer and titrate cardiac drips, including nitroglycerin, amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, insulin, and diuretics (e.g., bumetanide, furosemide).

• Assist with and recover patients post-cardiac cath, stent placement, pacemaker/ICD insertion, and ablation procedures.

• Perform bedside cardioversion under provider supervision.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.

• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Cerner EMR.

Requirements

• Licensure: Active RN license in the state of North Carolina or compact state

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (required)

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 1–2 years of Stepdown/Progressive Care experience

  • Telemetry experience required

  • Experience with titratable cardiac drips required

• Preferred:

  • Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin)

  • Relief charge experience

About ATC Healthcare

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.