Cardiovascular Surgery RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a CVOR/CV PreOp position in Asheville, NC, requiring at least 2 years of CVOR experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Position is based in the CVOR and CV PreOp unit (Heart Tower, Building E) of a large 815-bed regional referral hospital
• CV PreOp unit has 4 beds with a 1:1 patient ratio
• High-acuity cardiovascular patient population requiring critical care-level nursing
• Monitoring equipment includes GE Carescape; ultrasound equipment is Fuji
• Charting is performed in Cerner; experience is expected
• CV PreOp schedule is Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM
• CVOR shift runs 6:00 AM–6:30 PM
• Stay-late call required approximately 1–2 times per week
• Floating within scope of practice and experience may be required
• Unit staffing includes RNs with support from a CNC, unit secretary, and shared management with CVOR

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR or cardiovascular surgery RN experience required
• Critical care nursing experience is required; PreOp experience is a plus
• Experience with BCMA (barcode medication administration) required
• Strong documentation, communication, and critical thinking skills required
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include large-bore IV starts, chin-to-toe hair removal, medication administration, skin assessment, and assisting with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
• Additional duties include transporting patients to the OR and assisting with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• The hospital holds Magnet® Designation, an STS three-star rating for cardiac surgery outcomes, and has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals (Healthgrades, 2020–2023)
• Facility is home to the only open heart and interventional cardiology program in the region and serves as a Level II trauma center
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but the role's acuity and experience requirements should be carefully considered