RN Cardiac Cath Lab
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery
• Number of Beds: 24
• Patient Ratio: 3:1
• Support Staff: CNA support available
• Equipment: IV Pumps, Specialty Beds, Bedside Monitors, Telemetry Boxes, Zoll
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling: Three 12-hour shifts per week (0600-1830 or 0800-2030)
• Floating Policy: Float to IR Pre/Post; flexible based on volume
• Procedures on Unit: Sheath pulls, groin management, cardioversions, radial access site management, general anesthesia recovery

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Moderate sedation experience
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• Cardiac Stepdown experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Green hospital-issued scrubs
• Patient Experience Requirements: Critical care and/or previous procedural experience (IR or Cath Lab)
• Unit Highlights:

  • The unit is part of a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center
  • Recognized for nursing excellence with Magnet® designation
  • Uses advanced cardiac care technology and performs complex cardiac procedures
  • Offers a supportive team environment with experienced staff
  • Schedule offers consistent 12-hour shifts with some floating opportunities

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac nurses seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity cardiac procedural unit with advanced technology and a strong clinical team.