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

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 06:45 - 19:15 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: None required, CCRN recommended Must-Have: Titration of vesicant medications Familiarity with pressors Experience with sedation and paralytics Experience with ventilators and tracheostomies Telemetry interpretation skills Understanding of hemodynamics and pulmonary artery catheter setup and interpretation Description: The position is for a registered nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit. The unit has a total of 16 beds with patient ratios of either 2:1 or 1:1. Occasionally, the ratio may be 3:1 depending on patient acuity. RNs will be responsible for all nursing duties, as there are no unit secretaries or patient care technicians. Equipment used includes ventilators, telemetry monitors, Baxter IV pumps, intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy devices, and hypothermia machines. Documentation is done through a specific electronic health record system. The schedule requires a commitment to 36 hours per week with alternating weekends. Nurses may float to various areas as needed. Advanced skills such as intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, and continuous renal replacement therapy are desirable. Procedures performed on the unit include cardioversion, central line insertion, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis. The dress code mandates specific scrub colors, and the use of hoodies or pullovers is not permitted. Staff are encouraged to adhere to uniform policies to ensure a professional environment. This position may be an opportunity to work with new equipment and technology. The team values tenure and experience among its staff members, offering a supportive environment. Caring and skilled nurses are encouraged to apply for this position.