Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

• Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, 13-week contract, Night shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), working 3 shifts per week, with 12.5-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse cardiovascular and vascular surgery patient population in a stepdown unit.
• Monitor and assess patients’ conditions, including post-operative cardiac surgery, thoracic, and vascular cases.
• Manage intravenous medications, epidural catheters, chest tubes, and other complex procedures.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records using Cerner EMR.
• Assist with patient education and discharge planning as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or multi-state compact license.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience in telemetry, stepdown, or med-surg units.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Experience with post-cardiac surgery and vascular procedures is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work 12.5-hour night shifts and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in cardiac or vascular surgery units, including open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, and fem-pop bypass.
• Experience with CVICU or similar critical care settings.
• Familiarity with CICARE or Cerner EMR systems.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital with excellent patient outcomes and a supportive team environment.
• Gain valuable experience in a specialized cardiovascular stepdown unit with growth potential and competitive benefits.

Address

• 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801