Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $1,998 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,998 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: CVICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: 2+ years License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Critical Care training 2 years CVICU or CVRU experience A love for surgical heart care High energy, upbeat personality Description: This is a 19-bed mixed unit CVICU/CVRU that operates with a 1:2 or 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio depending on acuity. Hold-over downgraded patients may have a 1:3 ratio. Highly trained CVICU/CVRU charge nurses are available to assist with any issues. An educator will begin your orientation. The unit has 13 day shift RNs and 11 night shift RNs with a nurse's aide on all shifts. The team provides heart surgery to around 850 patients per year. Core nurses are trained in critical care, heart care, recovery, and all devices as they progress through their careers. An ECMO team nurse is available for those in need. Regular procedures include Impellas, IABP, and LVADS care. This unit is high acuity and fosters a friendly environment focused on providing excellent care. The unit uses GE monitors and a Cerner EMR system. Typical procedures performed include: IABP IMPELLA Hemodynamics Frequent ambulation of patients Pulling chest tubes Pulling pacer wires LVADS care (supported by the team) Intubation/Extubation The ideal candidate is a high-energy, friendly nurse who is a lifelong learner. Critical care, cardiac skills, or recovery skills are highly valued. Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care is preferred. Nurses are expected to arrive ready for work no earlier than 7 minutes before or after the shift start time. Overtime must be approved by Nursing Charge Nurses. If you are unfamiliar with any procedures, please seek guidance from a second nurse or the CNC to ensure safety. Weekend shifts will occur every other week. Additional days off may be included in the contract.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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