Travel Contract

CVICU RN
Asheville, NC
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,111/week

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Overview

Start Date08/17/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

3% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular ICU Nurse pay in North Carolina

Estimated total pay

$2,111/week

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

About 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.

RN - CVICU

Job Overview

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment type: Travel
Contract length: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
Shift: 12-hour shifts
Schedule: Alternating weekends
Unit: Cardiovascular ICU
Bed count: 16
Patient ratio: 2:1 or 1:1, occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity
Floating: Travelers float to all areas

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
CVICU experience within the last year
2 years of CVICU experience
ACLS
BLS
Titration of vesicant medications
Familiarity with pressors
Familiarity with sedation management
Familiarity with paralytics
Experience with mechanical ventilators
Experience with tracheostomies
Telemetry interpretation
Understanding of hemodynamics
PA catheter setup and interpretation

Key Clinical Experience

Titration of vesicant medications
Familiarity with pressors, sedation, and paralytics
Experience with vents, trachs, and telemetry interpretation
Understanding of hemodynamics and PA catheter setup and interpretation

Preferred Skills

IABP
Impella
CRRT

Unit Notes

RNs only; no HUC or PCT support
Equipment includes ventilators, telemetry, Baxter IV pump, IABP, CRRT, Impella, and hypothermia equipment
Cerner is used for documentation
Navy or navy-and-white scrubs are required
CCRN is appreciated/recommended

Employer

Catalytic Solutions

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About Catalytic Solutions

Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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