Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,072 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular ICU RN – North Carolina

Start Date: July 23, 2026

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Every other weekend required; 12-hour shifts with 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios depending on acuity (may be 1:3 for downgraded patients). Shift start time 6:45 AM for day shift. Overtime requires approval.

Highlights:

• 19-bed mixed cardiovascular ICU/recovery unit providing care for approximately 850 heart surgery patients annually
• High-acuity environment with advanced cardiac devices including ECMO, Impella, IABP, and LVAD support
• Cerner EMR system with GE monitoring equipment
• Comprehensive orientation with dedicated educator and experienced charge nurses available on all shifts
• Strong team support with 13 dayshift RNs, 11 night shift RNs, and nurse aides on every shift
• Opportunities to perform procedures including chest tube removal, pacer wire removal, intubation/extubation, and hemodynamic monitoring

Requirements:

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU or CVRU experience required
• Critical care training required
• Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care preferred
• Valid RN license in North Carolina or ability to obtain
• Ability to float to other ICUs and stepdown units as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-energy, passionate cardiovascular nurse who thrives in a collaborative, high-acuity environment. Join a friendly team dedicated to providing outstanding surgical heart care with access to the latest technology and devices. The unit's commitment to continuous learning and nurse safety, combined with free charge nurse support and comprehensive training, makes this an ideal setting for experienced CVICU nurses looking to advance their cardiac critical care expertise.

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• CVICU
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• ICU
• PALS
• RN
  - Cardiovascular ICU Self-Assessment
• RN
  - Pharmacology A
• RN – Cardiovascular ICU A