Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse (CVICU) - Travel Position

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• 19-bed mixed CVICU/CVRU unit with 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio depending on acuity; downgraded patients may have 1:3 ratio
• High-acuity heart surgery unit performing approximately 850 heart surgeries annually
• Supportive team including experienced CVICU/CVRU charge nurses and an educator for orientation
• Core nurses trained in critical care, heart care, recovery, and device management
• Specialized care includes ECMO, Impella, IABP, and LVADs
• Utilizes GE monitors and Cerner EMR system

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care

Typical Procedures Performed

• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) management
• Impella device care
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Frequent patient ambulation
• Chest tube and pacer wire removal
• LVAD care (supported by specialized team)
• Intubation and extubation

Work Environment & Culture

• Friendly, high-energy unit valuing lifelong learning and critical care expertise
• Floating assignments include all ICUs and Stepdown units, with potential coverage on other units as needed
• Dress code: navy blue or white scrubs, nursing shoes, hair off shoulders, no fake nails
• Shift start time: arrive no earlier than 7 minutes before or after 6:45 AM
• Overtime requires approval
• Safety emphasis: new procedures require guidance from a charge nurse

Scheduling

• Every other weekend required
• Extra days off included in contract

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses who enjoy a fast-paced, specialized cardiac surgical environment and are seeking a travel assignment.