Travel Cardiovascular Progressive Care (PCU) Registered Nurse - $1,991 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Asheville, NC

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment at a nationally recognized hospital in Asheville, North Carolina (28801). This healthcare job offers the chance to work in a Magnet Designated facility, ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals, and located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville is known for its vibrant arts, thriving food scene, and outdoor adventures—making it a top destination for North Carolina nursing jobs.

Travel RN Job Details

Location : Asheville, NC 28801

Unit : K9-B Observation / Cardiac Stepdown

Assignment Type : Travel nursing contract

Start Date : November 10, 2025

End Date : February 9, 2026

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 6 : 45 PM – 7 : 15 AM (12-hour night shifts)

Hours per Week : 36

Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend

Unit Beds : 20-bed cardiac stepdown unit

Patient Ratio : Night Shift 1 : 6 (stretch 1 : 7)

EMR : Cerner / Power Chart

Dress Code : Navy or white uniform options

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1650 - $1770

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – North Carolina or compact state

BLS certification (Basic Life Support)

Telemetry certification

Minimum 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown or telemetry nursing jobs

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Med-Surg certification preferred

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care in a 20-bed cardiac stepdown / observation unit

Monitor patients using telemetry equipment and respond to cardiac events

Perform nursing procedures : telemetry monitoring, Foley catheter insertion, IV starts

Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes

Float to other medical-surgical units as needed

Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner / Power Chart EMR

Adhere to hospital policies, attendance, and dress code guidelines

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Asheville, NC and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #420258. 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 : Cardiac Stepdown

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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