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Registered Nurse - CVICU

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

Job Description

Seeking experienced Registered Nurses for rapid response roles in cardiovascular intensive care settings including ECMO, LVAD, and Cath lab recovery. The position involves working in CVICU, progressive care (heart step-down), and Cath lab recovery units.

Shift: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, alternating weekends
Scheduling: No special scheduling accommodations; overtime after 48 hours guaranteed
Orientation: 4-hour hospital orientation plus an 8-hour floor shift
Floating: Travelers may float to all areas within the unit
Patient Ratios: Typically 2:1 or 1:1, occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity
Unit Beds: 16
Documentation System: Cerner
Uniform Colors: Navy and white for RNs

Unit & Equipment

Ventilators, telemetry, Baxter IV pumps
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), CRRT, Impella devices, hypothermia equipment
Procedures performed: Cardioversion, central line insertion, EGD, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Proficient in titration of vesicant medications
Familiarity with pressors and paralytics
Experience with ventilators and tracheostomies
Understanding of hemodynamics and PA catheter setup and interpretation

Additional Information

Tobacco use is prohibited on campus and in designated parking areas
No pullovers, hoodies, or green scrubs allowed except when uniform is soiled
No unit secretaries or patient care technicians; RNs provide direct care
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

This role is ideal for experienced critical care nurses with strong cardiovascular ICU skills looking for a travel assignment in a high-acuity environment.

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

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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 Cardiac Stepdown 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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