Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Operating Room
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVOR RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Job Title

Travel RN – CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)

Location

Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM with on-call stay late 1–2 times per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative nursing care in a cardiovascular pre-op unit with a 1:1 patient ratio in a 4-bed unit
• Perform large-bore IV starts, chin-to-toe hair removal, medication administration, and skin assessment
• Assist with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
• Transport patients to the OR and assist with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep
• Accurately document patient care using Cerner electronic health record system
• Float within scope of practice and experience as unit needs require

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular surgery or critical care experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with BCMA (Barcode Medication Administration)
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Excellent documentation skills and experience with Cerner or comparable EHR
• Strong interdepartmental communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior pre-operative nursing experience, particularly in a cardiovascular setting
• Familiarity with GE Carescape monitoring systems and Fuji ultrasound equipment
• Experience supporting high-acuity cardiac surgical patients in a Level II trauma or referral center environment

Why Join Us

• Join a high-acuity cardiovascular program recognized for outstanding patient care and clinical outcomes, including a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Work within a collaborative, well-supported unit alongside CNCs, unit secretaries, and experienced nursing leadership

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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