Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU Float Pool position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and proficiency with advanced cardiovascular equipment including ECMO and LVAD.Job Details• Night shift position: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (12-hour shifts),• Located in Asheville, NC,• 16-bed CVICU unit within a hospital setting,• Patient ratios are typically 2:1, occasionally 1:1, or 3:1 depending on acuity,• Cardiovascular ICU patient population including post-cath lab recovery and heart step-down/progressive care cases,• Procedures performed on the unit include cardioversion, central line insertion, EGD, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertions, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis,• Equipment used includes ventilators, telemetry, Baxter IV pumps, IABP, CRRT, Impella, and hypothermia devices,• Charting is done via Cerner,• 36 hours per week with alternating weekend requirements,• Travelers are required to float to all areas,• RNs work alongside other RNs only - no HUC or PCT support on the unit,Job Requirements• Active NC or compact RN license required,• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment,• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for CVICU RNs,• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required,• Proficiency in titration of vasopressor and vesicant medications, sedation, and paralytics,• Experience with mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy care,• Telemetry interpretation skills required,• Understanding of hemodynamics, PA catheter setup, and interpretation,• ECMO and LVAD experience required for float pool coverage,• CCRN, IABP, Impella, and CRRT experience are highly desirable,• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration,• At least one professional reference required (two required if candidate is from Florida or Missouri),• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months,Additional Information• 13-week travel contract,• Orientation consists of a 4-hour hospital orientation followed by an 8-hour on-unit shift,• RN scrub colors: all navy, all white, or a combination of navy and white; no pullovers, hoodies, or green scrubs,• No time-off requests or special scheduling accommodations will be honored,• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered,