Registered Nurse CVICU

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - CVICU (Travel)

Location

• Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

• Travel, Night shift, 13-week contract, full-time (12.5-hour shifts), nights only, working 3 days per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to high-acuity cardiac and vascular surgery patients in a 19-bed CVICU setting.
• Monitor and manage complex cardiac devices such as IABP, Impella, LVADs, and ECMO.
• Perform advanced procedures including chest tube management, pacing wire removal, and hemodynamic assessment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional critical care and facilitate patient recovery.
• Assist with patient ambulation and other recovery activities to promote optimal outcomes.
• Follow unit policies and utilize GE monitors and Cerner EMR for documentation and care coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license recognized in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent CVICU or CVRU experience.
• Critical care training background, with a passion for surgical heart care.
• Ability to work high energy, positively impact team dynamics, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care.
• Experience with advanced cardiac devices (ECMO, Impellas, LVADs).
• Familiarity with GE monitors and Cerner EMR system.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art cardiac ICU dedicated to advanced heart and vascular surgical care.
• Supportive team environment with highly trained staff and ongoing education to enhance skills.

Warnings

• Personal details and specific facility names are omitted.
• All roles are posted in compliance with privacy and confidentiality standards.