CVICU RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring ICU experience and proficiency with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac support devices.

Details

• 16-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) setting
• Patient ratios of 2:1 or 1:1, occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity
• RN-only staffing model with no HUC or PCT support
• Uses ventilators, telemetry, Baxter IV pumps, IABP, CRRT, Impella, and hypothermia equipment
• Documentation completed in Cerner
• 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM-7:15 AM)
• Alternating weekend requirement
• Travelers may be required to float to all areas
• Unit performs procedures including cardioversion, central line insertion, EGD, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• BLS certification required
• 1 year of recent CVICU or relevant ICU experience required
• CCRN, IABP, Impella, and CRRT certifications preferred but not required
• NIH Stroke Certification required for CVICU RNs per facility policy
• Skilled in titration of vesicant medications, pressors, sedation, and paralytics
• Experience with ventilators, tracheostomies, and telemetry interpretation required
• Understanding of hemodynamics and PA catheter setup and interpretation required
• Experience with transvenous pacing, cardioversion, TEE, and chest tube management required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri candidates)
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide advanced cardiovascular critical care to a high-acuity ICU population
• Uniform must be all navy or navy and white scrubs; no pullovers, hoodies, or green scrubs unless soiled at work
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered