Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. Job TitleTravel RN – CVICU (Night Shift) Location Asheville, NC | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Alternating Weekends
Key Responsibilities:- Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed cardiovascular/cardiac intensive care unit with patient ratios of 2:1 or 1:1 (occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity)
- Operate and monitor advanced equipment including ventilators, telemetry, Baxter IV pumps, IABP, CRRT, Impella, and hypothermia devices
- Perform titration of vesicant medications and manage pressors, sedation, and paralytics
- Interpret telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring, including PA catheter setup and interpretation
- Assist with or support unit procedures such as cardioversion, central line insertion, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertions, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis
- Document all patient care activities using Cerner; float to other areas of the facility per traveler floating policy
Required Qualifications:- Active RN license valid in North Carolina (or compact license eligibility)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Demonstrated proficiency in titration of vesicant medications, pressors, sedation, and paralytics
- Experience with mechanical ventilators and tracheostomy care
- Competency in telemetry interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring, including PA catheter setup and interpretation
- Preferred Experience / SkillsCCRN certification preferred
- Experience with IABP, Impella, and/or CRRT highly desirable
- Familiarity with transvenous pacing, TEE, and chest tube maintenance
Prior experience documenting in CernerWhy Join UsWork in a specialized cardiac ICU environment utilizing advanced technology and equipment, offering an opportunity to expand and apply critical care skills13-week contract with a projected start date in October 2026, offering a defined assignment in a scenic western North Carolina location
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #787295. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - CVICUAbout Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the "why" behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
