Travel CICU RN - $2,000 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• 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: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a travel CICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and proficiency with vents, pressors, and hemodynamic monitoring.

Details

• Work in a 16-bed Cardiac ICU (CICU) at a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center in Asheville, NC
• Patient population includes complex cardiac cases requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and critical care interventions
• Patient ratios are 2:1 or 1:1, with occasional 3:1 depending on acuity
• Equipment used includes ventilators, telemetry, Baxter IV pumps, IABP, CRRT, Impella, and hypothermia devices
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week
• Alternating weekend requirement
• Travelers are required to float to all areas of the facility
• Procedures performed on the unit include cardioversion, central line insertion, EGD, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertions, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA or ARC) required; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for ICU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Proficiency in titration of vesicant medications, pressors, sedation, and paralytics required
• Experience with ventilators and tracheostomies required
• Telemetry interpretation skills required
• Understanding of hemodynamics, PA catheter setup, and interpretation required
• CCRN certification is recommended but not required; IABP, Impella, and CRRT experience are highly desirable
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• The CICU is an RN-only unit — no unit secretaries or patient care technicians are available
• Desirable advanced skills include IABP management, Impella support, and CRRT
• Additional skills of interest include transvenous pacing, cardioversion, TEE assistance, and chest tube maintenance
• Scrub color requirement: all navy or navy and white; no pullovers, hoodies, or green scrubs
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

American Traveler Job ID #P-711577. 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.

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