Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Unit - $3,282 per week in Asheville, NC

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Operating Room RN (CVOR) – Western North Carolina

Start Date: September 3, 2026

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Full-time; on-call shifts assigned and rotated among staff; may float if needed (infrequent)

Highlights:

• 6-operating-room cardiovascular surgical unit at a flagship hospital with 815 licensed beds
• Procedures include CABG, valve replacement, VAD insertions, TAVR, VATS, lobectomy, pacemaker/AICD insertions, septal myectomy, Ross procedure, and circulatory arrest cases
• All cases require 1 scrub and 1 circulator; pump cases also require a first assist/heart holder (RN or CST)
• Documentation system: Cerner; Equipment: Stryker
• Facility recognized with three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for patient care and outcomes, Magnet Designation, and Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals recognition
• Hospital-provided scrubs and support staff including unit secretary, charge nurse, PCA, and core tech

Requirements:

• Active RN License
• Current BLS certification
• Extensive expertise and experience as an RN Circulator in cardiovascular operating room procedures
• Proficiency in CVOR procedures listed above
• Previous travel or assignment experience required (not suitable for first-time travelers)
• Scrub/first assist experience and proficiency preferred but not required

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a highly respected cardiovascular surgical team at a regional referral center recognized nationally for clinical excellence and patient safety. This flagship hospital serves as the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas and provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region. The facility maintains a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and offers excellent surgical outcomes in an efficient, non-training environment where you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care alongside skilled professionals.