Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Asheville, NC
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,975/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Cardiovascular at Asheville, North Carolina. This position involves providing specialized critical care to cardiovascular patients in a 16-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Candidates must bring their licensure on the first day of employment and possess the clinical skills and experience relevant to this specialty.
Job Details:
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Unit type: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
- Shift Time: Nights
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, alternating weekends, 12-hour shifts
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, ICU experience, proficient in titration of Vesicant Medications, familiarity with pressors, sedation, paralytics, experience with ventilators, tracheostomies, telemetry interpretation, understanding of Hemodynamics and PA Catheter setup and interpretation, transvenous pacing, cardioversion, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and familiarity with chest tube insertions and maintenance
- Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification is recommended; experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is desirable
- Additional Information: The unit utilizes equipment such as ventilators, telemetry monitors, Baxter intravenous pumps, IABP, Impella, and CRRT. Procedures performed on the unit include cardioversion, central line insertion, EGD, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertions, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
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Cons
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You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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