Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPC) nurse located in Asheville, North Carolina. The position involves providing specialized care for patients undergoing cardiovascular and vascular surgery, including open heart procedures, thoracic surgeries, and interventional treatments. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment.
Job Details:
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue
- Shift: Day Shift, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Dayshift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS); experience in stepdown and telemetry nursing; no minimum years of experience required
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with cardiovascular surgery and vascular procedures (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass); Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The unit primarily cares for patients with post-surgical cardiovascular conditions, heart failure, chest pain, sepsis, and other cardiology diagnoses. Care includes epidural management, chest tube management, IV medication administration, and cardiac gtt management among other responsibilities. The unit operates with a team of approximately 100 staff members, including registered nurses, patient care technicians, and health unit coordinators.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1263999. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
