Travel RN - Cardiovascular PreOp
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Travel RN Opportunity – Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (No first-time travelers accepted)

Unit Information

• Unit: Cardiovascular (CV) PreOp, Heart Tower (Building E)
• Number of Beds: 4
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Staffing: RNs supported by CNC, secretary, manager; shared with CVOR
• Scheduling: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• On-Call: Stay late 1-2 times per week
• Floating Policy: Within scope of practice and experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Critical Care experience is a must
• PreOp experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Excellent communication skills with interdepartmental teams
• Strong critical thinking skills

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required

Advanced Skills and Procedures

• BCMA (Bar Code Medication Administration)
• Large-bore IV starts
• Chin-to-toe hair removal
• Medication administration
• Skin assessment
• Assisting with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
• Transporting patients to OR
• Assisting with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep

Equipment and Documentation

• GE Carescape Monitoring
• Fuji Ultrasound
• Documentation system: Cerner

Additional Information

• The unit is part of a hospital recognized for nursing excellence (Magnet® Designation) and high clinical quality.
• The hospital is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care units.
• The unit offers a fast-paced environment with advanced technology and a supportive team.

Note: This position explicitly requires prior travel experience; first-time travelers will not be considered.