Travel Contract

CVICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$1,906/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Float

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,906/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Other qualifications

License

North Carolina Nursing License

Description

Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

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)
Scheduling: 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, alternating weekends
Floating: Travelers float to all areas
Documentation System: Cerner
Equipment: Ventilators, Telemetry, Baxter IV Pumps, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Impella, Hypothermia equipment

Job Description

Care for patients requiring ECMO, LVAD, and cath lab recovery
Experience with titration of vesicant medications, pressors, sedation, and paralytics
Skilled in ventilator and tracheostomy care, telemetry interpretation
Understanding of hemodynamics and pulmonary artery catheter setup and interpretation
Experience with transvenous pacing, cardioversion, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), chest tube insertion and maintenance
Procedures performed on unit include cardioversion, central line insertion, EGD, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience
CVICU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with titration of vesicant medications
Experience with sedation and paralytics
Experience with ventilators and tracheostomy care
Understanding of hemodynamics
Pulmonary artery catheter setup and interpretation
Experience with transvenous pacing
Experience with cardioversion
Experience with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

Preferred Skills and Certifications

Experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT is highly desirable
Familiarity with advanced cardiovascular support and critical care procedures

Additional Information

Orientation includes a 4-hour hospital orientation followed by an 8-hour floor shift
Tobacco use is prohibited on all campus properties, including personal vehicles in designated parking areas
Unit culture emphasizes advanced technology and experienced staff
Patient care requires high acuity skills and the ability to work independently in a specialized cardiac ICU environment

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with strong cardiovascular ICU skills seeking a travel assignment.

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

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Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$503–5,599/week

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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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