Cardiovascular Pre-Op RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery

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

Unit Overview

• Unit: Cardiovascular Pre-Op (CV PreOp)
• Number of Beds: 4
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Staffing includes RNs, CNC support, secretary, and manager (shared with CVOR)
• Equipment: GE Carescape Monitoring, Fuji ultrasound
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• On-Call: Required to stay late 1-2 times per week
• Floating: Within scope of practice and experience

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 PreOp / PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience as an RN in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Clinical Responsibilities & Procedures

• Perform large-bore IV starts
• Chin-to-toe hair removal
• Medication administration and skin assessment
• Assist with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
• Transport patients to OR and assist with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Uniform provided
• The unit is part of a hospital recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety, including Magnet® designation and high safety grades
• The hospital is a regional referral center with specialized services including Level II trauma, comprehensive stroke center, Level III NICU, robotic surgery, and open heart/interventional cardiology programs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly specialized cardiovascular surgery pre-op unit with a supportive team and advanced technology in a nationally recognized hospital.