Travel RN - Cardiovascular Surgery
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 (E Building)
• Number of Beds: 4
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Scheduling: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• On Call: Stay late 1-2 times per week
• Floating: 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)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Procedures Performed on Unit

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

Equipment and Documentation

• GE Carescape Monitoring
• Fuji Ultrasound
• Documentation system: Cerner
• BCMA (Bar Code Medication Administration) proficiency required

Additional Information

• Provided uniform required
• Unit staffed with RNs, CNC support, secretary, and manager shared with CVOR
• Recognized for nursing excellence and high clinical quality standards
• The hospital is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care units

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