CVICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

General Information

We are seeking skilled and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our CVICU Float Pool. This role requires a commitment to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients within a fast-paced environment.

Unit Specifics

• Scrub Color(s): All Navy or Navy and White
• Number of Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 or 1:1 (occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity)
• Unit Staffing Description: RNs only; no Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) or Patient Care Technician (PCT)
• Type of Equipment: Ventilators, Telemetry, Baxter IV Pump, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Impella, Hypothermia equipment
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling Requirements: 36 hours/week, alternating weekends, 12-hour shifts
• Floating Policy: Travelers float to all areas as needed

Qualifications

• Required Experience: ICU experience is mandatory
• Must Have Skills:
  • Titration of Vesicant Medications
  • Familiarity with Pressors
  • Knowledge of Sedation and Paralytics
  • Experience with Ventilators and Trachs
  • Telemetry Interpretation
  • Understanding of Hemodynamics and PA Catheter Setup and Interpretation
• Advanced Skills Preferred:
  • IABP
  • Impella
  • CRRT

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Cardioversion
• Central Line Insertion
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest Tube Insertions
• Pericardiocentesis
• Thoracentesis

Additional Information

Dress Code: All staff must adhere to the prescribed uniform colors. No pullovers or hoodies; green scrubs are only permitted when uniform is soiled at work.

Certifications: No specific certifications are required, though CCRN certification is recommended.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced technology and make a significant impact on patient care outcomes. Join a dedicated team and utilize your skills in a supportive environment.