Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,001 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,001 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: CVICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 18:45 - 07:15 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2+ years License: Current RN license Certifications: None required, CCRN recommended Must-Have: Titration of Vesicant Meds Familiarity with Pressors Sedation and Paralytics experience Experience with Vents and Trachs Telemetry interpretation skills Understanding of Hemodynamics and PA Catheter setup and interpretation Transvenous pacing skills Cardioversion experience TEE experience Familiarity with chest tube insertions and maintenance Description: The position is for an experienced RN in the CVICU. The unit has a total of 16 beds with a patient ratio typically of 2:1 or 1:1. Occasionally, the ratio may go to 3:1 depending on acuity. Staffing comprises RNs only with no HUC or PCT available. Required equipment includes Ventilators, Telemetry, Baxter IV Pump, IABP, CRRT, Impella, and Hypothermia devices. The documentation system used is Cerner. Scheduling requires 36 hours per week, with alternating weekends. Travelers may need to float to various areas as required. ICU experience is mandatory for this role. Additional desirable skills include IABP, Impella, and CRRT experience. The unit performs procedures such as Cardioversion, Central line insertion, EGD, Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube insertions, Pericardiocentesis, and Thoracentesis. The dress code consists of specific scrub colors. No pullovers or hoodies are allowed, and green scrubs are only permitted when the uniform is soiled. Prospective candidates can expect to work with new equipment and technology, alongside a diverse team with varying tenure and experience.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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