Travel RN - ICU

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. 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) Responsibilities 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 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 Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-717422 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr