Description

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.

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

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
• Tobacco use is prohibited in all buildings, entrances, and on all campus properties, including personal vehicles in campus parking