CVICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,039/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- 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) - Travel Position
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Overview
- 19-bed mixed CVICU/CVRU unit with 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio depending on acuity; holdover downgraded patients may have 1:3 ratio
- High-acuity cardiac surgery unit performing approximately 850 heart surgeries annually
- Support team includes experienced CVICU/CVRU charge nurses and an educator for orientation
- Core nurses trained in critical care, heart care, recovery, and device management
- ECMO team available; frequent use of Impella, IABP, and LVADs
- Utilizes GE monitors and Cerner EMR system
- Floating assignments include all ICUs and Stepdown units, and other areas as needed
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with at least some experience within the last year
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care
Typical Procedures and Skills
- Management of IABP, Impella devices, and LVAD care (with team support)
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intubation and extubation
- Pulling chest tubes and pacer wires
- Frequent patient ambulation
Work Environment and Culture
- Friendly, high-energy unit valuing lifelong learning and critical care expertise
- Nurse attire: navy blue or white scrubs, nursing shoes, hair off shoulders, no fake nails
- Shift start time adherence: arrive no earlier than 7 minutes before or after 0645 start
- Overtime requires approval
- Safety-first approach: new procedures require guidance from a second nurse or Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC)
- Weekend/on-call schedule: every other weekend with extra days off included in contract
This position is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac surgical environment and enjoy working with advanced cardiac devices and a supportive team.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Gargi was the first one to take a chance on me and land me an interview with a company. She is adept in science and took an interest in my specialty background. I am excited about the oppurtunities and not being dismissed for not having any generalist experience, despite nearly a decade of professional skill building within a reference laboratory.
Cons
None
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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