Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,021/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit and Work Environment
- Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) / Heart Step-Down / Progressive Care / Cath Lab Recovery
- Number of Beds: 16
- Patient Ratios: Typically 2:1 or 1:1, occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity
- Staffing: RNs only (no unit clerks or patient care techs)
- Equipment: Ventilators, Telemetry, Baxter IV Pumps, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Impella, Hypothermia equipment
- Documentation System: Cerner
- Scheduling: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, alternating weekends
- Floating Policy: Travelers float to all areas within the unit
- Orientation: 4-hour hospital orientation plus an 8-hour floor shift
Required Skills and Experience
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Experience with Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Experience in cath lab recovery
- Skilled in titration of vesicant medications
- Familiarity with pressors
- Experience with sedation and paralytics
- Proficient in ventilator management and tracheostomy care
- Telemetry interpretation skills
Advanced/Preferred Skills
- Experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT highly desirable
- Procedures performed on unit include cardioversion, central line insertion, EGD, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertions, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis
Certifications and Licenses
- Required: Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification
- CCRN certification recommended but not required
Dress Code
- Scrub colors for RNs: All navy, all white, or a combination of navy and white
- No pullovers or hoodies allowed
- No green scrubs except when uniform is soiled at work
Additional Information
- Tobacco use is prohibited on campus and in personal vehicles parked on campus
- 48 hours guaranteed per week; overtime after 48 hours
- Special scheduling requests (e.g., return to office or special shifts) will not be accommodated
Summary
This travel RN position in CVICU requires a skilled critical care nurse with at least 2 years of ICU experience, strong clinical skills in cardiovascular and critical care nursing, and the ability to manage complex patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and support devices. The role offers a structured orientation, a consistent 12-hour shift schedule, and a professional environment with advanced technology and procedures.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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