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Travel Nurse (RN) Tele/Stepdown (Telemetry/PCU) Asheville, NC
$1,721 to $1,971 weekly

Posted June 15, 2026 - ID:1059508 Verified This job was verified as an active available position.
Job Details
Start Date
6/22/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
13 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
Nursing, Tele Step-down
City
Asheville
State
NC
Experience
1 Years
Estimated Pay
$1,721 - $1,971 weekly
Requirements
  • Required certification: Tele Step-down
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Description:Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 The Kind. The Brave. The Driven.Committed to Positive Impact. Committed to You. Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Health s flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one America s 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023, identifying the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an A, nationally recognizing Mission Hospital s achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet Designation in November 2020, the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards. For an up-to-date list of Mission Hospital s recognitions, visit our Awards & Recognitions page. We are the region s referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. And Mission Children s Hospital the region s only children s hospital, including a pediatric emergency room providing 30 pediatric subspecialists. We serve as the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. Earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes. Are you ready for a career with Mission Hospital? Learn more about our sign-on or relocation bonus! General CommentsUnit Information: 4Heart, Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC) Location: Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 Floor: E4 - CVPC Building: E Heart Tower General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Primary patient population is CV surgery and vascular surgery to include open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR, etc), thoracic lung surgery (lobectomy, thoracotomy, etc.), esophagogastrectomy, AAA (open and endovascular), fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomies. We also receive overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses of heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block, etc. Number of Beds 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds Number of Staff approximately 100 total Type of staff: o Day Shift 1 charge RN (routinely out of staffing), 13 RN s, 4 PCT s, 1.33 HUC o Night Shift 1 charge RN (routinely out of staffing), 13 RN s, 4 PCT s, 0.33 HUC Patient Ratios 1:5 patients per RN, 1:13 for PCT s Type of equipment Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, various lifts EMR - Cerner Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Stepdown experience Telemetry experience Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Prior CV surgery and vascular surgery population experience (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, and fem-pop bypass) within a year CVICU experience List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Epidural management Chest tube management Tube feedings IV gluccomander Cardiac gtt management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine) Best personality Fit: Team player Enjoys fast paced environment Flexible REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS and BLS Floating Area(s): Any SD (1:5 ratios) or MS (1:6-7 ratios) unit, ER inpatient holding area (1:6). Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire All navy, white tops/navy bottoms, or all white. Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Please see attached traveler tip sheet Weekends and On call (if any) No call. Weekend requirements minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday day/night) per 6 week schedule period. Flexible to work Holiday No. of Positions: 2/3. Position creation reason:Contractor Replacement
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