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RN - CVICU

Overview

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment type: Travel
Contract length: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift: 12-hour shifts
Schedule: Alternating weekends

Unit Details

Unit: Cardiovascular ICU
Bed count: 16
Staffing: RNs only; no unit secretary or patient care technician support
Floating: Travelers float to all areas
Patient ratio: 2:1 or 1:1, occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
CVICU (2 years of experience)
CVICU experience within the last year
ACLS
BLS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
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

Additional Notes

Cerner is used for documentation
Scrub colors: all navy or navy and white
Recommended certifications: CCRN, IABP, Impella, CRRT

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.2rating(216 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

5.0rating

Pros

Management is fair with daily work assignments. Asheville, NC is a great city to visit

Cons

You will have call. It’s a level 1 trauma center that is large. Very busy place

jane s

OR - Operating Room (RN)

Contract Position May '26 - Aug '26

Review of Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus on Aug 10, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
723 beds

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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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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