CVICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,120/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
Registered Nurse (CVICU) - Travel Assignment
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel
Unit Information
- Unit: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
- 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 Used: Ventilators, Telemetry, Baxter IV Pumps, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Impella, Hypothermia equipment
- Documentation System: Cerner
- Scheduling: 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, alternating weekends
- Floating Policy: Travelers float to all areas within the unit
- Dress Code: Navy or navy and white scrubs only; no pullovers, hoodies, or green scrubs except when uniform is soiled at work
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, including 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 titration of vesicant medications
- Experience with sedation and paralytics
- Experience with ventilators and tracheostomies
- Telemetry interpretation skills
- Understanding and interpretation of hemodynamics and pulmonary artery (PA) catheter setup
- Experience with transvenous pacing
- Experience with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
Preferred/Advanced Skills
- Experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT is highly desirable
- CCRN certification is recommended but not required
Additional Information
- The unit uses advanced cardiac and critical care technology
- The team consists of experienced staff with a focus on high-acuity cardiac patients
- The work environment requires adherence to specific uniform policies and professional standards
- The unit offers exposure to a wide range of cardiac critical care procedures and equipment
This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs seeking a challenging travel assignment in a specialized cardiac ICU setting.
Employer
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
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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