Travel Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse - $2,072 per week

American Traveler 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night-shift CICU position in Asheville, NC, requiring ICU background and proficiency with vents, hemodynamics, and vasoactive medications.

Details

• 16-bed Cardiac ICU (CICU) unit located in a large, 815-bed regional referral hospital in Asheville, NC
• Patient ratios are typically 2:1 or 1:1, occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity
• Equipment used includes ventilators, telemetry, Baxter IV pumps, IABP, CRRT, Impella, and hypothermia devices
• Documentation system is Cerner
• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Alternating weekend requirements
• Travelers are required to float to all areas of the hospital
• Procedures performed on the unit include cardioversion, central line insertion, EGD, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertions, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis
• RN-only unit — no HUC or PCT support on the floor

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS (AHA or ARC accepted) required; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required for ICU RNs
• CCRN is recommended but not required
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required
• Experience with titration of vasopressors, vesicant medications, sedation, and paralytics required
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy management required
• Telemetry interpretation skills required
• Understanding of hemodynamics, PA catheter setup, and interpretation required
• Experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with transvenous pacing, cardioversion, TEE, and chest tube management preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Scrub color requirement: all navy or navy and white; no pullovers, hoodies, or green scrubs
• The hospital holds Magnet® Designation, an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, and has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
• The facility is the region's only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III NICU
• The hospital operates the only open heart surgery and interventional cardiology program in the region and holds a three-star STS rating
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-717422. 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: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.