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CVICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

$1,629-2,113/week

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Registered Nurse - ICU

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

Unit Overview

Unit: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
Number of Beds: 16
Patient Ratios: Typically 2:1 or 1:1; occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity
Staffing: RNs only (no unit clerks or patient care techs)
Equipment: Ventilators, Telemetry, Baxter IV Pumps, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Impella, Hypothermia equipment
Documentation System: Cerner
Schedule: 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, alternating weekends
Floating Policy: Travelers float to all areas
Dress Code: Navy or navy and white scrubs only; no pullovers, hoodies, or green scrubs except when uniform is soiled

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, specifically CVICU experience within the last year
Current ACLS and BLS certifications
Experience with titration of vesicant medications
Familiarity with pressors, sedation, and paralytics
Experience with ventilators and tracheostomies
Telemetry interpretation experience
Understanding of hemodynamics and pulmonary artery (PA) catheter setup and interpretation
Experience with transvenous pacing
Experience with chest tube maintenance

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.2rating(188 reviews)

11 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

4.0rating

Anonymous

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Review of Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus on Mar 31, 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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