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: 8/10/2026

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: Minimum of 2 years in CVICU or CVRU License: Required RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - BLS/ACLS - Critical Care training - 2 years of CVICU or CVRU experience - A passion for surgical heart care - High energy and upbeat personality Description: The unit is a 19-bed mixed CVICU/CVRU. Nurse-to-patient ratios can be 1:2 or 1:1 depending on patient acuity. There may be 1:3 ratios for downgraded patients. The unit is staffed with highly trained charge nurses who assist as needed. An educator is available to support new nurses during their orientation. There are 13 day shift RN positions and 11 night shift RN positions available. A nurse aide is present on all shifts to assist with care. The unit performs approximately 850 heart surgeries per year. Core nurses are trained in critical care, heart care, recovery, and device management. An ECMO team nurse is available for patient support. Common procedures performed include IABP, Impella management, and hemodynamic monitoring. Nurses may be involved in pulling chest tubes and pacer wires. LVAD care is supported by the team. Intubation and extubation may also occur as part of routine care. The ideal candidate will possess a high-energy, friendly demeanor and a passion for lifelong learning in critical care and cardiac skills. Nurses should be prepared to work in various ICUs and stepdown units as needed. Proper dress code includes navy blue or white scrubs, nursing shoes, and hair secured off the shoulders. Nurses should arrive ready for work no earlier than 7 minutes prior to their shift. Weekends and on-call duties are required every other week.

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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