Travel Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse - $1,966 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : CVICU
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Jobs – Asheville, NC

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Asheville, North Carolina (zip code 28801). This healthcare job is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking rewarding travel nursing opportunities in a top-rated cardiovascular intensive care unit. Asheville is renowned for its scenic mountain views, vibrant arts scene, and welcoming healthcare community.

CVICU RN Job Details

Location : Asheville, NC (28801) – North Carolina nursing jobs

Assignment Type : Travel Nursing – CVICU RN travel jobs

Unit : Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), 16 beds

Shift : 12 Hour Nights (6 : 45 PM – 7 : 15 AM)

Hours per Week : 36

Duration : 13 weeks (Start : 12 / 15 / 2025 – End : 3 / 16 / 2026)

Staffing : RNs only (no HUC or PCT)

Patient Ratios : 2 : 1 or 1 : 1 (occasionally 3 : 1 depending on acuity)

Documentation System : Cerner EMR

Scrub Colors : All Navy or Navy and White

Floating : Travelers may float to all hospital units

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1,630 - $1,750

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active RN license – Registered Nurse jobs in North Carolina

Minimum 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience required

Proficient in titration of vesicant medications, pressors, sedation, and paralytics

Experience with ventilators, tracheostomies, and telemetry interpretation

Knowledge of hemodynamics and PA catheter setup / interpretation

Familiarity with transvenous pacing, cardioversion, TEE, and chest tube maintenance

Advanced skills such as IABP, Impella, and CRRT highly desirable

CCRN certification recommended (critical care nurse certification)

CVICU RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to CVICU patients

Monitor and interpret telemetry and hemodynamic data

Titrate critical medications and manage sedation / paralytics

Operate and troubleshoot advanced equipment (ventilators, IABP, Impella, CRRT)

Assist with procedures : cardioversion, central line insertion, EGD, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis

Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes

Float to other nursing units as needed

Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Cerner EMR

Experience the best of Asheville while making a difference as a CVICU Registered Nurse. Join our healthcare team and enjoy a supportive, innovative environment. Apply now for this travel nursing job in Asheville, NC!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #428518. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : CVICU

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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