Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity – CVICU Unit, Asheville, North Carolina

Unit Information

• Unit: CVICU/CVRU, 19-bed mixed unit on the 3rd floor, Heart Tower
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2 or 1:1 depending on acuity; holdover downgraded patients may be 1:3
• Staffing: 13 day shift RNs, 11 night shift RNs, plus a nurse’s aide on all shifts
• Patient Volume: Approximately 850 heart surgeries per year
• Support: Highly trained CVICU/CVRU charge nurses available; dedicated educator for orientation
• Technology: GE monitors and Cerner EMR
• Specialized Care: ECMO team nurse available; regular use of Impellas, IABP, and LVADs
• Environment: High acuity, friendly unit focused on excellent patient care

Required Skills and Experience

• BLS and ACLS certification (ACLS required)
• Critical Care training
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU or CVRU experience
• Passion for surgical heart care
• High energy and upbeat personality

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care

Typical Procedures Performed

• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) management
• Impella device care
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Frequent patient ambulation
• Chest tube removal
• Pacer wire removal
• LVAD care (supported by team)
• Intubation and extubation

Personality Fit

• High energy, friendly nurse
• Lifelong learner with critical care, cardiac, or recovery skills

Floating Areas

• All ICUs and Stepdown units
• Other units as needed

Dress Code

• Navy blue or white scrubs
• Nursing shoes
• Hair off shoulders
• No fake nails

Unit Policies

• Arrive no earlier than 7 minutes before or after shift start (shift starts at 0645)
• Overtime requires approval by Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNCs)
• New procedures require guidance from a second nurse (CNC) for safety

Schedule

• Every other weekend on call
• Extra days off included in contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks